Cataract
Where can I have cataract surgery in Abuja?
Cataract surgery in Abuja is performed at Standard Eye Specialist Hospital, 9 Iwopin Close, Area 1, Garki. Care begins with a full eye examination and measurements rather than a booking for surgery, because the eye must be assessed first. If surgery is appropriate, the surgeon explains the technique, the lens options and the recovery before a date is agreed.
What the assessment covers
- Vision and glasses testing in both eyes
- Examination of the lens, cornea and front of the eye
- Eye pressure measurement and a check for glaucoma
- Dilated examination of the retina, since retinal disease limits how much vision surgery can restore
- Measurements of the eye to calculate the implant power
- A review of your general health, diabetes control and medications
Questions worth asking
- Which surgical technique is planned for my eye, and why
- What kind of lens implant will be used, and what vision should I expect at near and distance
- Will I still need glasses, and for what
- What are the specific risks in my eye
- What do the follow up visits involve and how many are there
- What is the total cost, including drops and follow up
Preparing for surgery
Continue your usual medications unless told otherwise, and never stop prescribed glaucoma drops or blood pressure medication without instruction. Bring someone with you on the day, arrange transport home, and plan light duties for the first week. Tell the team in advance about any blood thinning medication, diabetes, or difficulty lying flat.
Booking
Appointments are Monday to Saturday. You can request a cataract assessment through the booking link on this website or by calling the hospital on 0703 943 0326.
Frequently asked questions
- How long does the whole process take?
- The assessment visit typically takes one to two hours because of dilation and measurements. Surgery itself is a day case, and follow up visits continue over a few weeks.
- Can I bring my own referral results?
- Yes, bring any previous prescriptions, scans, letters and a list of your medicines. They help, though the eye will still be examined and measured before surgery.
Concerned about these symptoms?
Arrange an eye examination with our consultant ophthalmologist in Garki, Abuja.
Care at Standard Eye
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