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Cataract Surgery

Cataract surgery is refractive surgery.

 This means you can choose to have the best vision after cataract surgery with less dependency on glasses, if premium intraocular lens are used and astigmatism is carefully managed. Many clinics and private Ophthalmology Consultants only offer standard cataract surgery using non-premium intraocular lens and no astigmatism management

Diagnosis Steps

  • Medical & Symptom History:  Understand how vision is worsening , any risk factors or eye injury.
  • Visual Acuity Test: Measuring clarity of vision using charts.
  • Slit-lamp Exam: A high-magnification view of lens, cornea, iris to assess the extent & type of cataract.
  • Retinal Check: Using pupil dilation to examine retina and rule out other eye issues.

Treatment Options

  • Eyeglasses: In early stages, glasses may help improve vision.
  • Cataract Surgery: The definitive treatment when cataract affects daily life. The natural lens is removed and replaced with an artifical intraocular lens (IOL).

What to Expect in Surgery

  • Surgery is usually done under local anaesthesia; patient is awake but feels no pain.
  • Traditional or femtosecond laser-assisted methods are used depending on the cataract’s density and the patient’s condition.
  • After removal, an IOL is implanted to restore vision.

Post-Op Care & Recovery

  • Use protective eyewear to avoid dust or injury.
  • Avoid strenuous activity and lifting heavy weights.
  • Regular follow-ups to monitor healing.
  • Full recovery often takes several weeks

Prevention & When to Act

  • Wear UV-blocking sunglasses outdoors.
  • Avoid eye trauma and protect eyes in high-risk situations.
  • Quit smoking (if applicable); control other health conditions.
  • See an ophthalmologist when vision blurs, lights glare, or contrast sensitivity drops.

Why Choose Anandam Netralaya Hospital?

  • Experienced cataract surgeons using advanced tools & lens options.
  • Personalized treatment for all cataract types, including complicated or congenital cases.
  • Focus on patient comfort, safety, and achieving the best possible vision recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions

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A cataract develops when the lens in your eye, which is normally clear, becomes foggy. Most cataracts develop slowly over time, causing symptoms such as blurry vision. Cataracts can be surgically removed through an outpatient procedure that restores vision in nearly everyone.

Many years ago, cataract surgery was only considered when cataract had developed to an advanced stage (“ripe”). Today cataract surgery is performed as soon as a person has symptoms as cataract surgery in advanced cataracts has a slightly higher risk of complications.

Most cataracts are age related, and so patients tend to be in their 60s or older. However cataracts can develop at any age, for example even babies in their first few years of life can develop cataracts that require surgery.

Most cataract surgery is performed under local anaesthetic drops and sedation. There is no pain or discomfort, and just the occasional sense of pressure

Usually one eye operated at a time, other eye can be operated after 2-4 days.

Cataract surgery is a short procedure, typically taking 10-20 minutes per eye. It is not a race and the key is for a safe surgery.

The vision is usually soft focus immediately after surgery and rapidly picks up over the next couple of days. Many people can resume work and safe driving with a few days of surgery.

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