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Dr Dory Neu-Ner is a cataract surgeon in Fourways, Sandton.

Many of us may think our eyes are healthy and may even suffer from an eye condition and don’t even know it. There are some eye conditions and diseases that do not present symptoms or warning signs. The good news is that regular eye exams can help eye doctors detect conditions such as cataracts in their earliest stages. Dr Neu-Ner is an ophthalmologist with a special interest in cataract surgery and refractive cataract surgery.

Cataracts are a common eye condition that negatively affects vision as you age. It is the clouding of the lens of the eye that in-turn, causes vision to become blurry or unclear. As they progress, they get worse over time and make everyday tasks difficult to perform. If yours has progressed to this point, cataract surgery is recommended to restore your vision.

Causes of cataracts

As a result of ageing, the proteins in your eye begin to break down. This causes the lens in your eye to become cloudy. Cataracts are most commonly caused by the normal changes in your eyes as you get older. The following risk factors can increase your chance of developing them. They include:

  1. Prolonged use of certain medications – like Corticosteroids.
  2. Diabetes – High blood sugar can lead to many vision problems including cataracts. People who have diabetes tend to get them sooner and they worsen at a faster pace.
  3. Genetic defects or inherited eye diseases – Many common vision issues among adults and children are genetically determined.
  4. An eye injury – Cataracts can occur immediately after an eye or face injury. In some cases, they may take months or even years to develop.
  5. Long-term, unprotected exposure to UV rays – Not wearing proper eye protection when exposed to UV rays increases the oxidative stress to the lens of your eye.
  6. An unhealthy diet – To ensure healthy vision, your body needs essential vitamins and nutrients. Unhealthy eating habits play a role in the development of cataracts.

Signs and symptoms you may have cataracts

Many people are unaware of vision loss as cataracts may only affect a small part of your eye lens. As the cataract increases in size, a bigger portion of your eye lens becomes clouded. Noticeable cataract symptoms can include:

  • Difficulty seeing at night or in low light
  • Dim, blurred or clouded vision
  • Double vision
  • Seeing rings or halos around lights
  • Sensitivity to bright lights or glares
  • Having difficulty reading or doing other daily activities
  • Having to frequently change your eyeglasses or contact lens prescriptions
  • Fading of colours

checking for cataracts

Do you need cataract surgery?

If your cataracts have begun to interfere with daily activities, you will need Cataract surgery to surgically remove them and replace them with an Intraocular Lens(IOL). This is the only treatment available to restore and improve your vision. Dr Dory Neu-Ner has a special interest in cataract surgery and Premium IOLs and will discuss the risks and benefits of going through the procedure. Here are 5 signs that you should consider having cataract surgery.

  • If you have trouble watching television or reading
  • If you have difficulty seeing with bright lights
  • Performing routine tasks such as cooking, shopping or climbing stairs become difficult
  • If you cannot drive or do your job safely

If your vision issues are affecting your independence and you have to rely on others to help you with day to day activities

Cataract surgery

Benefits of cataract surgery

Cataract surgery has been known to improve the physical, mental and emotional well-being of patients. Having improved vision lets you enjoy a new lease on life. Here are some other notable benefits of having cataract surgery:

  1. Improved vision
  2. Increased independence from glasses
  3. Decreased risk of falls and injuries
  4. Improved quality of life

Complications arising from cataract surgery are very rare. The benefits far outweigh the risks. It is a safe surgery that has enjoyed a huge success rate. Dr Dory Neu-Ner is an experienced cataract surgeon committed to providing compassionate care for all his patients.

His focus is on improving your quality of life through better vision.

Should you or someone you know be suffering from any eye disease including cataracts, schedule an appointment with Dr Neu-Ner as soon as possible. He is an ophthalmologist with offices in Fourways, Sandton. He will discuss your cataract surgery needs and other options available to you.

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