What Is a Cataract?
A cataract is a condition where the natural lens of the eye becomes cloudy, causing vision to gradually blur and lose clarity.
This condition usually develops with age and can affect distance as well as reading and near vision, night driving, colour clarity, and daily visual comfort.
Without treatment, cataracts will continue to progress and affect quality of life.
Symptoms of Cataract
You may benefit from a cataract assessment if you experience:
Many patients delay treatment because changes are gradual, but early evaluation helps determine the right timing for surgery.
Cataract Treatment & Surgery
At consultation, Dr Elton Tay provides detailed eye assessment to determine cataract severity and the best treatment approach including:
When cataracts affect daily life, surgery is the only effective treatment.
Treatment options include:
- Standard Cataract Surgery: Removal of the cloudy lens and replacement with an artificial lens.
- Premium Intraocular Lens Options: Depending on your lifestyle and the health of your eyes, you may benefit from Multifocal lenses, Toric lenses and Monofocal lenses
- Advanced Surgical Techniques:
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Day surgery with fast recovery
- Personalised lens planning for visual goals
Dr Elton Tay Lik Tong
Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist, Cataract Specialist in Singapore at Mount Elizabeth Novena
FAMS (Singapore), MBBS (Sydney) (Hons), MRCP (UK), Master of Clinical Investigation
With over 20 years of clinical experience, Dr Elton Tay is a trusted cataract specialist at Mount Elizabeth Novena, Singapore, known for delivering safe, precise, and personalised cataract surgery outcomes.
He has extensive experience in cataract treatment Singapore, including complex surgical cases and advanced premium lens implantation.
Clinical Expertise in Cataract:
- Cataract diagnosis and surgical planning
- Advanced cataract surgery techniques
- Premium intraocular lens selection (IOL)
- Complex cataract cases
- Vision restoration and refractive outcomes
Insurance Panels:
Adept, Alliance, IHP, iXchange, Prudential, MHC, GE Life
Other Eye Conditions Treated
While Dr Elton Tay specialises in cataract, he also provides care for:
Clinic Practice Place
Nobel Eye & Vision Centre
(Mount Elizabeth Novena)
38 Irrawaddy Road #06-42 Singapore 329563
Operating Hours
Mon – Fri: 08:30 – 12:30 | 14:00 – 17:30
Sat: 08:30 – 12:30
Sun & PH: Closed
Book Your Cataract Consultation
Delaying cataract surgery may lead to:
- Worsening vision clarity
- Difficulty with daily activities
- Reduced night vision safety
- Increased dependency on stronger glasses
Early assessment helps determine the right timing for cataract surgery and better visual outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
You should see a cataract specialist if blurry vision, glare, or difficulty seeing clearly begins to affect your daily life.
Cataract surgery is the only effective treatment and involves replacing the cloudy lens with an artificial lens.
Yes. Cataract surgery is one of the safest and most performed procedures with high success rates.
Most patients resume normal activities within a few days, depending on individual healing.
No. Once the cloudy lens is replaced, cataracts do not return.