What it is
A cataract is the clouding of the crystalline lens, the natural lens of the eye. It appears with age in almost everyone and makes vision hazy, colors dull and lights glare. It is not treated with drops or glasses: it is treated with surgery.
When to operate does not depend on the cataract being ripe, but on how much it gets in the way of daily life: driving, reading, working. Before surgery the eye is measured to calculate the power of the lens that will replace the natural one.
Techniques and procedures
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Phacoemulsification
The lens is broken up with ultrasound and removed through a small incision, through which the folded lens then goes in. It is the standard technique.
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Laser-assisted variant
There is a variant in which a femtosecond laser performs steps such as the incisions and the opening of the capsule before phacoemulsification. Whether it is indicated is assessed case by case.
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Measurement and lens calculation
Before surgery the length of the eye and the curvature of the cornea are measured. Landing the final prescription where it was planned depends on that calculation.
Who treats it
When to get checked
- You see hazy, as if through a fogged window.
- Lights at night glare and driving has become uncomfortable.
- Colors look dull or yellowish.
- Your prescription has changed several times in a short period.
- You were diagnosed with cataract and it already gets in the way of your daily life.
If any of these sound familiar, the sensible step is an assessment: that is where you find out what is going on and what to do about it.
General guidance. It does not replace an assessment by a specialist.
Related services
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Intraocular lens implants
The lens that replaces the natural lens in cataract surgery: monofocal, toric or multifocal, depending on the eye and your daily life.
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Comprehensive eye exam
A complete assessment of your eyes: visual acuity, prescription, intraocular pressure and an examination of the front and the back of the eye.
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Subspecialty consultation
An assessment with the cornea, retina or glaucoma subspecialist, for cases that require specialized care and follow-up.
Accreditations
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Mexican Board of Ophthalmology
All three doctors, board-certified in the specialty.
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COFEPRIS
Current operating notice with the federal health authority.
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Centro Médico ABC
All three doctors, members of its medical society.
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Instituto de Oftalmología
Fundación Conde de Valenciana IAP.
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Mexican Society of Ophthalmology
Active members, current in their subspecialty.
Contact
Where we are
Arrive 10 minutes before your appointment: the clinic is in Torre A, fifth floor, and the entrance and the elevator take a moment.
- Prolongación Vasco de Quiroga 4001
- Torre A, Piso 5, Consultorio 5
- Santa Fe, 05370
- Cuajimalpa, Ciudad de México
Write to us
Leave us your details and we will contact you the same day to coordinate your visit.
Notes
What is worth knowing about your eyes
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Am I a candidate for refractive surgery?
It is not for everyone, or at any point in life: first we check your prescription, your corneal shape and the ocular surface.
Dr. Alejandro Navas Pérez
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The cornea is the window of the eye
When it loses clarity or changes shape, vision blurs even with the right lenses: a prescription that will not settle deserves an exam.
Dr. Alejandro Navas Pérez
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Dry eye: why it burns and what helps
It is rarely a lack of water: usually the tear film evaporates too fast. That is why drops alone are not always enough.
Dr. Alejandro Navas Pérez
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Contact lenses: the care that actually matters
Most serious corneal problems in lens wearers come from three habits, and all three can be changed today.
Dr. Alejandro Navas Pérez
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Frequently asked questions
What people ask us most before their first visit
Do I need a referral to book a visit?
No. You can book your consultation directly. If another doctor referred you, please bring their notes and any tests: they help us avoid repeating work that is already done.
How long does the first assessment take?
Between 30 and 60 minutes. It includes a full eye exam.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Your current glasses, a list of the medications you take and any previous eye tests or prescriptions. If you wear contact lenses, ask us how long before the visit you should take them out.
Will my pupils be dilated? Can I drive afterwards?
Often yes, especially for retina and glaucoma exams. The drops leave your vision blurry and light-sensitive for a couple of hours, so it is best to bring someone along or not drive back.
Where is the clinic?
In Santa Fe, inside an office tower: Prolongación Vasco de Quiroga 4001, Tower A, 5th floor, office 5. Allow a few minutes for the entrance and the elevator; the "Directions" button opens the route on the map.