Unique eye institute is fully equipped with the most modern technology for performing sutureless cataract surgeries. The various surgeries performed for cataract include small incision cataract surgery, phacoemulsification with rigid or foldable IOL, No injection Cataract Surgery, as well as surgeries for complicated situations like subluxated cataract, traumatic cataract, complicated cataracts etc. Besides, a YAG Laser machine is also available for treatment of after cataracts, which can occur in some patients after cataract surgery. Cataract is the leading cause of decreased vision and blindness in our country. It can be cured by a simple cataract extraction microsurgery, which, these days is performed using advanced technology in a short time.
The eye contains a natural lens, which is crystal clear. Light passes through this clear lens and is focused on the retina, at the back of the eye and is experienced as vision. Any clouding/haziness of the eye's lens is called cataract. This worsens focusing of light on the retina and causes blurring of vision.
Ageing is the most common cause of cataract. Every person gets it sooner or later, especially people over 60yrs of age. Other causes include diabetes, injury, usage of certain medications, and secondary to other eye diseases such as uveitis and glaucoma. Cataracts can occur early in diabetes, myopia (short sight) and as a hereditary predisposition.
There are no medicines with proven efficacy to prevent to treat cataract. The only effective treatment is surgical removal of the cataract - cataract surgery.
People with diabetes and hypertension can undergo cataract surgery with these conditions being kept under control.
We need not wait for the cataract to be fully mature ( ripe) to do the surgery. Any obstruction to the patient's vision, either in reading , driving or day to day activities is an indication of cataract surgery.
Modern day cataract surgery is a simple, sutureless, Day care patient procedure done in the operation theatre using microsurgery.The cataract is removed and is replaced with an intraocular lens (IOL) , which enables the patient to see after surgery. Various materials of IOL are available today like rigid, foldable, multifocal etc.
Cataract should be removed as soon as it begins to affect daily activities. With any of the above mentioned symptoms setting in, it is the right time to go for Cataract removal. DO NOT WAIT FOR THE CATARACT TO GET MATURE as unnecessary delay can lead to avoidable complications and more difficult surgery. Cataract surgery can be undertaken successfully in any season. Summer or rainy season have absolutely no effect on the outcome of the cataract surgery.
With phacoemulsification and implantation of foldable Intra Ocular Lens (IOL), treatment of cataract has become very simple and sophisticated. The procedure is safe, accurate and leads to rapid recovery. Thus phacoemulsification with foldable lens implant is the most recommended treatment for cataract.
