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Cataract

Overview

In a healthy eye, light enters and passes through a clear lens. When cataracts develop, the lens becomes cloudy, obstructing the passage of light and resulting in blurred vision.

We offer various advanced, cutting-edge surgical techniques to treat cataract. Based on the type of cataract you have, your health condition and your lifestyle, the Ophthalmologist will recommend the best suitable option for you. We are equipped to treat all kinds of cataracts. Expert doctors, well trained support staff and state-of-the-art diagnostics ensure the best possible care to patients.

Cataracts are primarily caused by changes in the lens of the eye, which lead to clouding and blurry vision. The main causes include:

  • Aging:

    The most common cause, where proteins in the lens break down and form clumps, clouding the lens.

  • Genetics:

    Family history can increase the risk of cataracts developing at an earlier age.

  • Trauma:

    Injury to the eye can lead to the development of cataracts, sometimes years after the trauma.

  • Medications:

    Long-term use of certain medications, such as corticosteroids, can contribute to cataract formation.

  • Other reasons include Diabetes, Smoking & Alcohol, UV Radiations.

These factors can either directly or indirectly affect the proteins and structure of the lens, leading to cataract formation over time.

Symptoms Of Cataract

  • Blurry Vision
  • Glare/ Double Vision
  • Cloudy Pupil
  • Colours may look faded/dull

Treatment Options

Cataracts are addressed through a safe and effective surgery. Your doctor will remove the cloudy lens and replace it with an artificial one known as an Intraocular Lens (IOL). This new lens allows light to pass through, restoring clear vision. Unlike contact lenses, the IOL remains in your eye permanently. There are various types of IOLs available, and our doctors and counselors can help you choose the best one for you.

The commonly used surgical techniques are: -

Small Incision Cataract Surgery (SICS) with Intra Ocular Lens Implantation:

This is a technique where the cataract is removed manually through a slightly larger incision. This technique is used if your cataract is excessively hard, making phacoemulsification difficult.

Phacoemulsification with Intra Ocular Lens Implantation:

In this method a tiny instrument is inserted through a very small incision, the ultrasound vibrations break the cataract into tiny pieces. These pieces are gently suctioned out. Usually, no stitches are required to close the incision. This minimally invasive surgery allows faster and safer healing, and you can return to your normal activities in no time.

    The patient can choose from:
  • Indian Rigid Lens.
  • Indian Foldable (HYDROPHILLIC AND HYDROPHOBIC) Lens
  • Imported Foldable (Acrylic) Lens
  • Imported Multi-focal Lens
  • Imported and Indian Toric Lens

Till date over 74894 cataract patients have been treated at our hospital.

In addition to the above procedures, we also perform YAG Capsulotomy.

YAG Capsulotomy is a safe and effective laser procedure used to treat posterior capsule opacification (PCO), a common after effect of cataract surgery. Over time, the capsule holding the intraocular lens may become cloudy, leading to blurred vision. YAG laser is used to create a small opening in the cloudy capsule, restoring clear vision without the need for further surgery. This quick, painless procedure typically offers immediate improvement in vision.