Description

Cataract: It is clouding of the natural lens inside the eye. The clouding causes the vision to be blurred or diminished. Cataracts are a natural part of growing old, especially as we cross age 50-60 years. Even though cataracts progress slowly, they tend to interface with the clarity of our vision on daily basis. And, therefore , to get rid of cataract, the natural lens of eye which tends to become cloudier and harder with age needs to be removed surgically and replaced with an artificial one. cataract-vision CATARACT VISION photo normal-vision NORMAL VISION photo What are the symptoms of cataracts? BLURRED OR CLOUDY VISION Colors may seem faded Glare Poor night vision Double vision Eyeglass or contact lens prescription changes frequently Sunlight or lighting may seem too bright Seeing a halo around lights INVESTIGATION REQUIRED BEFORE SURGERY Preliminary eye check up Intraocular pressure Sac syringing Retinal evaluation Optical/ultrasound Biometry General fitness blood pressure, blood tests, physician fitness certificate TYPE OF CATARACT SURGERY Phacoemulsification - In this Cataract is broken in to small pieces by ultrasonic power & aspirated out of the eye through 1.8 - 2.8 mm small incision, so patient can join work in a week. SICS - In this Cataract is removed as whole big piece manually through 5-6 mm large incision, takes longer recovery 4-6 weeks. Speciality of surgery No Hospitalisation Stitchless Surgery Topical & Local Anesthesia Minimal Post Operative Medicines Required Minimum Post Operative Restrictions Faster recovery with few follow up visits Resume work within a week TYPES OF LENSES Spectacle Independence Acommodative Lens - It works like natural lens & provides premium vision at all distance. Multifocal Lens - Reduce dependency on glasses for near & distance vision. Spectacle Dependence Monofocal Lens - Need glass for fine work at distance & near. Premium Lens Toric - Lens Corrects cylindrical power of cornea. Aspheric - Gives good contrast night vision with less glares. Standard Lens Foldable Lens Non-Foldable Lens