Understanding Cataract Surgery

Expert, Personalised Cataract Care with Mr Ijaz Sheikh

At ijazsheikh.com, we offer cataract surgery that is both highly effective and personally tailored. Under the care of Mr Ijaz Sheikh, a consultant ophthalmologist with over 40 years of clinical experience, patients receive individualised attention from consultation through recovery.

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Why Choose Mr Ijaz Sheikh?

Your Cataract Surgery Journey

  • Initial Assessment – Full eye examination and lifestyle-focused discussion
  • Lens Selection – A lens type tailored to your prescription and goals
  • Surgery Day – Fast, painless procedure in a modern surgical facility
  • Follow-Up – Post-op check-up to ensure excellent recovery and outcome

Types of Intraocular Lenses (IOLs)

Clarity Where You Need It Most – With Trusted Simplicity

Monofocal IOLs offer sharp distance vision and are covered by NHS/private insurance. Reading or screen glasses are still required. These lenses are ideal for patients who drive at night or have other eye health conditions.

Key Benefits:
– Excellent distance vision
– No halos or glare
– Fully covered by insurance
– Ideal for patients with retinal or corneal conditions

Watch how a monofocal IOL works:

Live Freely – Vision Without Glasses

Personalised cataract surgery enhances vision by using premium lenses tailored to your lifestyle — ideal for patients who want to reduce or eliminate glasses.

Who Might Benefit?
– Active individuals who drive, travel, use screens or read frequently
– Those with presbyopia or astigmatism
– Patients seeking a customised solution with modern lens technology

Available Options:
– Multifocal or Trifocal Lenses – for near, intermediate and far vision
– EDOF Lenses – for a continuous range with fewer halos
– Toric Lenses – correct astigmatism
– Blended Vision – one eye set for near, the other for distance

Procedure Highlights:
– Day-case operation under local anaesthetic
– Recovery within a few days
– Same process as standard surgery, but with tailored technology

Benefits:
– Reduced dependency on glasses
– Vision matched to your lifestyle
– Precise results using the latest diagnostics
– Long-term improvement in quality of life

Overview of IOL types:

Balanced Vision – Naturally Adaptive Options

As we age, near vision weakens due to presbyopia. With EDOF or accommodating lenses, we can restore near and intermediate focus, giving you functional vision across ranges without constant reliance on reading glasses.

Options Include:
– EDOF Lenses – continuous vision with minimal glare
– Trifocal Lenses – clear focus at near, intermediate, and far
– Accommodating IOLs – mimic natural lens flexibility
– Monovision – distance in one eye, near in the other (for select patients)

Benefits:
– Smooth vision from driving to reading
– Fewer halos than multifocals
– Ideal for screen use and night vision
– Minimal visual disruption during adaptation

Is It Right for You?
– Aged 45+ and want to reduce glasses use
– Not suitable for laser vision correction
– Considering cataract surgery with lifestyle focus

Clear Vision for Astigmatism – With Precision-Corrected Lenses

Astigmatism causes blurred or distorted vision. Toric IOLs correct this during cataract surgery for sharper, clearer results — with or without glasses.

Key Benefits:
– Corrects both cataract and corneal astigmatism
– Reduces or eliminates the need for distance glasses
– Compatible with premium lenses like multifocal or EDOF
– Precisely aligned during surgery using visible orientation marks
– Premium upgrade not covered by standard insurance

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