📌 6 Reasons to Consider Cataract Surgery with Dr Hayes
1. Cataracts Are Deceptive
3. Constant Changes in Your Glasses Prescription
2. Cataracts Can Affect Your Ability to Drive
Because cataracts usually grow slowly, you may not realise just how much your vision has deteriorated. After surgery, most patients experience a dramatic “wow” moment as their vision is restored — often by the very next day.
2. Cataracts Can Affect Your Ability to Drive
3. Constant Changes in Your Glasses Prescription
2. Cataracts Can Affect Your Ability to Drive
Cataracts can make night driving difficult due to glare, halos, and reduced contrast. Eventually, they may impair your vision enough to make driving legally unsafe. If you’re losing confidence behind the wheel, it’s time for an assessment.
3. Constant Changes in Your Glasses Prescription
3. Constant Changes in Your Glasses Prescription
Frequent updates to your prescription that still don’t provide clear vision may be a sign your cataract is progressing. Rather than investing in new glasses repeatedly, cataract surgery can provide a more lasting solution.
4. Cataracts Are the Leading Cause of Reversible Blindness
4. Cataracts Are the Leading Cause of Reversible Blindness
The World Health Organisation identifies cataracts as the most common cause of reversible blindness. Fortunately, modern cataract surgery — using state-of-the-art equipment and lenses — is one of the most effective operations worldwide.
5. It’s a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity
4. Cataracts Are the Leading Cause of Reversible Blindness
5. It’s a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity
Cataract surgery is not just about restoring clarity — it’s a chance to dramatically improve your quality of life. With the right IOL choice, many patients enjoy sharper vision and potentially independence from glasses for many daily activities.
6. Advanced Techniques & Premium Lenses
4. Cataracts Are the Leading Cause of Reversible Blindness
5. It’s a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity
The best cataract surgeon stays at the forefront of care. As a cataract specialist, Dr Hayes offers the latest in advanced cataract surgery, including toric IOLs for astigmatism, multifocal IOLs, and extended depth-of-focus (EDOF) lenses for enhanced vision at multiple distances.