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Can You Have Cataract Surgery If You Have Diabetes?
Having diabetes does not automatically make you unsuitable for cataract surgery. However, diabetes does require an additional layer of assessment...
21 October 2026
Cataract Surgery Risks and Complications: What Patients Should Know
Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed procedures worldwide and has a strong track record of safety and success. However, like any...
21 October 2026
What Causes Cataracts? Risk Factors, Ageing and Prevention
Cataracts develop when the eye’s normally clear natural lens becomes cloudy. This happens most commonly as a result of age-related changes....
23 September 2026
Can You Drive With Cataracts? Vision Standards and Legal Requirements Explained
This guide explains the UK driving eyesight standards, how cataracts can affect driving ability, when professional assessment is appropriate, and...
21 September 2026
Lens Replacement Surgery vs Cataract Surgery: What’s the Difference?
If you’ve been researching vision correction options, you may have come across both lens replacement surgery and cataract surgery and...
18 September 2026
Can You Have Cataract Surgery Twice? Secondary Cataracts Explained
If you’ve had cataract surgery and are now noticing your vision becoming cloudy again, you might worry that your cataract has returned. The...
22 July 2026
Early Signs of Cataracts: How to Recognise the Symptoms
Many people assume that vision changes – particularly blurred vision, increased glare, or difficulty seeing at night – are simply part...
21 July 2026
What Happens During Cataract Surgery? A Step-by-Step Guide
If you’ve been diagnosed with a cataract and your eye care specialist has recommended surgery, you might feel some anxiety about the...
17 July 2026
Will I Need Glasses After Cataract Surgery?
The straightforward answer is: It depends on the type of lens you choose and your individual vision needs.
The good news is that modern lens...
13 July 2026
How IOLs Correct Astigmatism
If you have astigmatism and are considering cataract surgery or lens replacement, you may have heard that certain intraocular lenses can correct...
15 June 2026
Cataracts and Astigmatism: Which Should You Treat First?
If you’ve been diagnosed with both cataracts and astigmatism, you might wonder whether one condition needs to be treated before the other....
15 June 2026
Premium vs Standard IOLs: Which Lens Is Better?
When considering cataract surgery, you’ll likely hear the terms “standard IOL” and “premium IOL.” This raises an...
8 June 2026