Why you should not be afraid of cataract surgery

Cataract surgery is one of the safest and most predictable procedures in modern medicine. Advanced biometry (OCT-based measurements, 4th–5th generation formulas, ray tracing) enables increasingly precise visual outcomes.

At Soleyes, we use #advanced biometry and #premium intraocular lenses to tailor results to each patient.

An exceptionally safe procedure

All surgeries carry risk, but the likelihood of a serious complication in cataract surgery is extremely low.

The most severe complication is endophthalmitis. Contemporary series report incidences of 0.02% to 0.005% (≈1 in 5,000–20,000), further reduced by povidone‑iodine antisepsis and intracameral antibiotics.

The advantage of a dedicated “clean” ophthalmic theatre

In ophthalmic-only theatres, free of contaminated procedures, the practical incidence approaches 1 in 30,000–40,000.

We operate in such a at #Soleyes, with #strict sterilisation protocols and exclusive instrumentation, which greatly minimises infection risk.

Other uncommon, manageable risks

If capsular support is insufficient, the intraocular lens may shift; it can be repositioned or replaced with a sutured lens, yielding equally good outcomes.

Even if one eye cannot receive a trifocal lens, the fellow eye can compensate, providing excellent overall vision at distance and near.

Our experience: complications very close to 0%

In the last 6 years, Soleyes has not recorded any major cataract-surgery complication, thanks to a clean theatre, strict protocols and dedicated ophthalmic instrumentation.

Choosing the right centre

What to look for

• #Dedicated ophthalmic theatre
• #Strict asepsis protocols
• #Experienced surgical team
• #Modern IOL calculation technology

This further reduces an already very low risk and maximises the chance of excellent visual outcomes.