To read more information, you can download the Understanding Cataracts booklet produced with the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
Cataracts
A cataract is a clouding of the lens inside your eye. Developing cataracts will cause your sight to become cloudy and misty. Cataracts are treated by surgery, during which the cloudy lens is removed and replaced by an artificial lens. Here you will find support on living well with cataracts, what to expect pre, during and post-surgery, get answers to your frequently asked questions and understand the cataracts journey.
On this page
From initial appointment and living well with cataracts to surgery and recovery, understand every stage of the cataract journey by clicking here.
It's understandable that you may feel nervous about having cataract surgery, but our helpful guide will take you through what to expect before, during, and after surgery by clicking here.
There are a range of changes you can make to everyday life to make living with cataracts that bit easier, from mobile phone settings to using public transport find out more by clicking here.
Find answers to our most frequently asked questions by clicking here.
Page last reviewed: April 17, 2025
Next review due: April 15, 2026
