Have you ever wondered what it’s like to see the world in full color again, without that annoying fog in front of your eyes? Although a “cataract” diagnosis sounds scary to many people, in reality it’s simply another stage that modern medicine handles brilliantly. At our SwissLaser clinics in Warsaw and Krakow, we prove every day that cataract removal is not just a routine procedure, but above all a chance for a second youth for your eyes. Get comfortable, because I’m about to explain what this is all about.<\/p>\n\n
Imagine that the lens in your eye is like a camera lens. At first it’s crystal clear, but over time it starts to become cloudy. That’s exactly what primary cataracts are \u2013 a slow process through which the world starts to look as if you’re viewing it through a dirty window.<\/p>\n\n
Sometimes fate plays tricks and a child is born with a clouded lens. There’s no time to wait! Quick action by parents and doctors is crucial so that the baby’s brain learns to receive images correctly.<\/p>\n\n
Sometimes cataracts are a “stowaway” with other diseases, such as diabetes. They also often appear in people who have to take steroids for a long time. Did you know that medications for asthma or rheumatism can have such an impact on your eyes?<\/p>\n\n
This is a classic. Our bodies simply wear out, and the proteins in the lens clump together. It’s the natural order of things, but hey \u2013 you don’t have to accept it at all!<\/p>\n\n
“At SwissLaser we don’t just focus on removing the problem. We simply design your new vision”<\/em> \u2013 says Dr. Victor Derhartunian<\/strong>. “Forget about pills or drops for cataracts, because they don’t work. We need to replace your old, opaque lens with a new, artificial one. We do it so precisely that patients are often shocked at how quickly they get back in shape”<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n This is a proven method that doctors have been using for years. We use ultrasound to break up the old lens, and then gently suction it out. A solid method that has helped millions of people.<\/p>\n\n If you’re looking for something top-shelf, this is it. Here, the laser does most of the work. Thanks to it, the incisions are perfect, and the eye regenerates in a flash. It’s like “surgery 2.0”.<\/p>\n\n You know that feeling when after a perfectly done repair something starts to malfunction again? Some patients worry when after a year or two their vision “drops” again. Relax, the cataract hasn’t returned! This is so-called PCO.<\/p>\n\n During surgery, we leave the natural capsule that holds the new lens in place. Sometimes cells start to multiply on this capsule, making it cloudy. See the difference? The lens is clear, but its “packaging” needs refreshing.<\/p>\n\n It can happen after a few months, or maybe after years. If you have high myopia or diabetes, the risk is slightly higher, but it’s still nothing terrible.<\/p>\n\n For you, the effect will be similar:<\/p>\n\n Remember one thing, though: Your new, artificial lens will never cloud over. It’s physically impossible! If you see worse, it’s simply that the tissue around it needs a small laser correction.<\/p>\n\n Fixing secondary cataracts is really cosmetic, not a serious operation. We don’t need an operating room or a scalpel.<\/p>\n\n You sit comfortably, as for a regular examination. The doctor aims the YAG laser at the clouded capsule and “shoots” a beam of light, making a tiny opening in it. It’s like wiping a dusty window.<\/p>\n\n The whole thing takes 2 to 10 minutes. We put drops in your eyes so you don’t feel anything. Afterwards you may have mild photophobia for an hour or two (from the examination drops), but that’s a small price to pay for a crystal-clear image.<\/p>\n\n 1. Does laser capsulotomy hurt?<\/strong>Absolutely not. This is one of those procedures that patients say: “Is that all?”.<\/p>\n\n 2. How quickly will I recover?<\/strong>Practically immediately. As soon as the pupil-dilating drops wear off, you can return to normal life.<\/p>\n\n 3. Will I have to repeat this?<\/strong>Usually once is enough for a lifetime. Once cleaned, the capsule usually remains clear.<\/p>\n\n 4. Will I still need glasses after the procedure?<\/strong>It depends on what lens we implanted during your first surgery. If you chose a Premium model, glasses may not be needed at all.<\/p>\n\n 5. Where is the best place to have such a procedure done?<\/strong>We invite you to SwissLaser in Warsaw or Krakow. We have equipment that does the job, and doctors who really know their stuff.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPhacoemulsification \u2013 the classic ultrasonic method<\/h3>\n\n
Femtoemulsification \u2013 the precision of the femtosecond laser<\/h3>\n\n
Secondary cataracts (PCO) as a postoperative complication<\/h2>\n\n
Mechanism of formation: What happens to the posterior lens capsule?<\/h3>\n\n
Causes and time of occurrence<\/h3>\n\n
How to distinguish symptoms of primary from secondary cataracts?<\/h2>\n\n
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Posterior capsulotomy \u2013 a safe way to treat secondary cataracts<\/h2>\n\n
What does the YAG laser procedure involve?<\/h3>\n\n
Course and duration<\/h3>\n\n
FAQ \u2013 Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n
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