Secondary Cataract Treatment
Read about after-cataract treatment and price at an eye doctor on Kejsergade 2, Copenhagen K.
Secondary Cataract Treatment
The laser treatment quickly, painlessly and effectively removes after-stars in less than 30 seconds, allowing vision to improve again without the need for further surgery.
Cataracts are a clouding of the posterior lens capsule that can develop months to years after cataract surgery. Around 10% of patients experience this scarring, which can affect vision.
What is Secondary Cataract?
When you had cataract surgery, we removed the cloudy lens in your eye and replaced it with an artificial, clear plastic lens that was placed in the natural lens capsule. However, in around 15% of patients, this lens capsule can become cloudy over time due to scar tissue formation, a condition known as Secondary Cataract.
Secondary Cataract can lead to blurred vision and increased sensitivity to bright light, which can be experienced as glare. This condition can occur from a few months to several years after surgery, but can fortunately be treated quickly and painlessly with a simple laser treatment.
Treatment of Secondary Cataract
Secondary Cataract are effectively treated with laser and the risk of complications is very low. However, in rare cases, a small amount of fluid may accumulate on the retina as a result of the treatment.
To assess if you have Secondary Cataract, the eye is dripped with pupil dilating drops to thoroughly examine the lens capsule. If treatment is needed, the cloudy capsule is removed with a laser.
The treatment is quick, painless and takes place while you are sitting down. The laser itself only takes a few minutes.
How does Secondary Cataract treatment work?
On the day of treatment, you will be received at the Copenhagen Eye Institute where you will receive thorough guidance. Your eyes will then be dripped with pupil dilating drops, which can cause blurred vision for up to two hours. Therefore, you should not drive yourself home.
Before the treatment, the ophthalmologist will examine your eyes under a microscope to assess the condition. The treatment itself takes place while you’re sitting down, with your chin on a bar and your forehead supported by a plastic band, just like during a regular eye examination. The ophthalmologist uses a microscope with an integrated laser to remove the Secondary Cataract.
The treatment is quick and only takes 20-30 seconds per eye.
After Secondary Cataract treatment
After the laser treatment, there is usually no need for pain medication. It is normal to experience slight redness and irritation in the eye as well as small moving blurs in the field of vision, which are remnants of the Secondary Cataract. These are harmless and the brain gradually gets used to them.
The eye is dripped with pupil dilating drops, which can affect vision for up to four hours. During this time, vision may be blurred and you may become more sensitive to light. It may therefore be a good idea to bring sunglasses. Driving on the same day is not recommended.
PRICES & PAYMENT
The price includes a personalized treatment plan, surgery, all follow-up visits, and a lifetime treatment guarantee.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Most private health insurance providers in Denmark offer coverage or partial reimbursement for eye specialist consultations and treatments as part of their health plans. It is important that you contact your insurance company before your visit to confirm that they cover the service.
INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS
With a Health+ Credit, you can split the payment of your treatment into smaller, manageable installments without any hassle.
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CERTIFICATIONS
Copenhagen Eye Institute is a specialized eye clinic focusing on eye diseases and eye surgery. We are certified to perform both clinical treatments and advanced surgical procedures.
PATIENT STORY
Find out how lens surgery improved our patient’s quality of life. Glasses and contact lenses were a challenge for his daily activities, but after the eye surgery, he can now play padel and watch TV completely without glasses and contact lenses.
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Questions regarding Secondary Cataract
How long can you live with secondary cataract?
secondary cataract typically appear within 1-2 years after cataract surgery, but they can also develop years later. The condition can be easily treated with laser, a quick and painless procedure.
Can the optometrist detect secondary cataract?
If your vision seems blurry, it may be a good idea to contact your eye doctor. This can help you detect any visual changes, including the onset of secondary cataract. If in doubt, you should always seek professional advice.
What does secondary cataract mean?
secondary cataract is a clouding of the lens capsule that can develop months to years after cataract surgery. The condition occurs in the part of the lens capsule that is retained during surgery to hold the artificial lens in place.
Take the first step: Book an eye specialist consultation
Are you wondering if posterior capsulotomy is right for you? Let us examine your eyes and give you a professional answer. At the Copenhagen Eye Institute in Copenhagen K, we have short wait times, and you can often get an appointment with an ophthalmologist as early as the same week.
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