Abha Gupta
Ms · Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
Cataract surgery
Day-case replacement of the cloudy lens.
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Lens options
Monofocal, toric or extended-range lenses.
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Macular degeneration
Injections that control leaking vessels.
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Diabetic eye disease
Injections and laser for diabetic retinopathy.
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YAG laser
A five-minute laser for misty vision.
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Dry eye & lids
A plan for the glands, not just the symptoms.
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Cataract surgery, explained properly.
Cataract
Cloudy, misty or dulled vision.
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Wet macular degeneration
Wavy lines or a dark central patch.
Dry macular degeneration
Gradual thinning of the macula.
Diabetic retinopathy
Vessel changes in people with diabetes.
Retinal vein occlusion
Sudden blurring in one eye.
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Posterior capsule opacification
Misty vision after cataract surgery.
Dry eye and blepharitis
Gritty, watery or tired eyes.
Chalazion and eyelid lumps
A lump or cyst on the eyelid.
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Floaters and flashes
Usually harmless, sometimes urgent.
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Macular degeneration · 5 min read · Updated October 2026
How the injection cycle works, what it feels like, and how we know it is helping.
Ms Abha Gupta
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
Written by Ms Abha Gupta, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. Reviewed September 2026.
FRCOphth · MAcadMEd
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