Short-sighted – Does cataract surgery correct short-sightedness?

Short-sightedness, also called myopia, means you can see close objects clearly but distant objects appear blurry. Cataract surgery can correct short-sightedness by replacing the natural lens with an intraocular lens (IOL) tailored to your prescription. Patients who have both eyes treated usually achieve the best results, as the untreated eye may remain short-sighted. Those with high levels of myopia may have a slightly increased risk of complications such as retinal issues, but cataract surgery often provides dramatic improvement in vision and quality of life for short-sighted patients.