Treatment · Cataract Surgery
Eye Clinic Kuwait · Cataract
A cataract is the clouding of the eye's natural lens — the most common cause of treatable vision loss worldwide. At YAS Eye Clinic, our cataract surgeon removes the cloudy lens through a 2–3 mm incision using phacoemulsification (ultrasound) and replaces it with a premium intraocular lens (IOL) tailored to your eye. Most patients return home within an hour and notice clearer, brighter vision the next day.
Lens Options
YAS Eye Clinic offers the full range of modern intraocular lenses, selected after biometry, corneal topography, and a personalised consultation with Dr. Yousif Al Rowaisan Al Zafiri.
The standard lens, covered by most insurance plans, focuses clearly at one distance (usually far). Patients typically use reading glasses for near work after surgery.
Corrects astigmatism at the same time as cataract removal, so patients with pre-existing corneal astigmatism no longer need distance glasses after surgery.
Premium lens with multiple focus zones for distance, intermediate, and near — letting patients read, use a phone, and drive, often without glasses.
Cataract FAQ
Quick, honest answers from our cataract team. If you do not see your question below, message us any time on WhatsApp at +965 553 06625.
Modern cataract surgery is most successful when patients choose to have it — not when their cataract is “ripe”. If blurred vision, glare at night, faded colours, or difficulty reading are starting to affect your daily life, a cataract assessment confirms whether surgery is the right step.
The procedure itself usually takes 15–25 minutes. You will be at our Al-Shaab clinic for around 90 minutes including preparation and recovery, and most patients return home the same day.
No. Numbing drops keep the eye comfortable, and a mild sedative helps you relax. You may feel pressure and see fluid movement, but cataract surgery is famously painless.
Many patients see clearly within 24 hours. Full visual stabilisation usually happens within 1–2 weeks, depending on the IOL chosen and your individual healing.
For safety, we operate on one eye at a time — usually 1–2 weeks apart. Your second-eye plan is made after the first eye has healed and we have measured the final refraction.
Yes — femtosecond laser assistance can be added for precise corneal incisions and lens fragmentation in selected cases. Our team will discuss whether it adds value to your specific surgery.
Experience You Can Trust
Cataract surgery at YAS Eye Clinic is performed personally by Dr. Yousif Al Rowaisan Al Zafiri — a fellowship-trained consultant ophthalmologist (FRC Canada) with over three decades of experience in cataract, refractive, retinal, and glaucoma surgery in Kuwait. From biometry and IOL selection to the final post-operative refraction, your cataract journey at YAS stays with one consultant from start to finish.
Patient Story
Hear from a YAS Eye Clinic patient who chose a smart-lens (premium IOL) cataract surgery — and watch the difference clear distance and reading vision can make in everyday life.
Book a Cataract Assessment
Send your details and our team will get back to you the same day with appointment times for a full cataract assessment, IOL options, and a personalised treatment plan.
'Common Questions'
If cataracts are blurring daily activities — driving at night, reading fine print, recognising faces, or seeing colours vividly — it is time to discuss surgery. Modern small-incision phaco with premium intraocular lenses lets most patients go home the same day.
The procedure itself runs 15–25 minutes per eye. Plan to spend about 90 minutes at the clinic for preparation, the operation, and a short post-op review. You do not need a general anaesthetic — topical numbing drops are enough.
YAS Eye Clinic offers monofocal, toric (astigmatism-correcting), and multifocal or extended-depth-of-focus premium lenses. The right choice depends on your eye measurements, lifestyle, and how much spectacle independence you want.
Most patients depend much less on glasses. Monofocal lenses give strong distance vision but reading glasses may still help; premium multifocal or toric lenses reduce spectacle dependence further, including for astigmatism.
No — you stay awake with topical anaesthesia. You may feel mild pressure and see bright lights, but most patients are surprised by how comfortable the experience is.
Call +965 553 06625 or use the booking form below to schedule a same-week cataract evaluation in Al-Shaab, Kuwait.
