Cataract Surgery

20,000+ Successful Cataract Procedures Performed

40+ Years of Combined Surgical Experience

Dr. Muhsen Samaan brings over 40 years of expertise in ophthalmology, with a distinguished focus on cataract and glaucoma surgery. As Medical Director of Barraquer Eye Hospital UAE, he performs over 700 surgical procedures annually, including

Cataracts
General ophthalmology
Glaucoma

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What does the operation consist of?

Cataract surgery involves removing the opaque contents of the lens using ultrasound and replacing it with a custom intraocular lens (IOL):

Monofocal IOLs, which allow excellent quality of vision but only have one focus point.
Multifocal IOL, which allow the patient to see well from afar, at medium and short distance.
Extended focus IOLs, which allow you to see correctly in both distance and intermediate vision

The patient is discharged after the surgery covering the operated eye. The next day, the patient’s eye is uncovered, and they can start a treatment with antibiotics and anti-inflammatories that lasts for a few weeks. If it is required in both eyes, the surgery is usually performed first in one eye and after a few days in the other.

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FAQ

Cataracts can be cured with eye drops or medication

Cataracts cannot be cured with eye drops or medication. The only way to remove a cataract is through surgery.
Cataract surgery is dangerous

Cataract surgery is a very safe procedure with a high success rate. It is one of the most common surgeries performed in the United States.
Cataract surgery is only necessary when vision is completely gone

Cataract surgery is typically recommended when vision is significantly impacted by the cataract, but it is not necessary to wait until vision is completely gone to have the surgery.
Cataracts can be prevented with eye exercises or a healthy diet

While a healthy lifestyle can help maintain overall eye health, there is no proven way to prevent cataracts.

Cataract Surgery