Cataract Surgery
Sight is our most precious gift, enabling us to enjoy the beauty of the world in which we live. For most people with poor vision from cataract, the prospects of regaining good vision and resuming normal daily activities are excellent.
Symptoms:
- Frequent changes in Eyeglass prescription
- Poor Night Vision
- Needing a brighter light to read
- Double Vision in one Eye
- Fading Colours
How is a Cataract Detected?
A thorough eye examination by an ophthalmologist detects the presence and the extent of a cataract. Other conditions that could additionally compromise vision can also be detected, particularly problems involving the cornea, retina or the optic nerve.
How fast does a Cataract Develop?
Cataract development varies among individuals and may even vary between the two eyes. Most cataracts associated with the aging process develop over years. Cataracts in younger patients and in those with diabetes may develop rapidly.
Treatment of a Cataract?
Surgery is the only way a cataract can be removed. No dietary supplements, medications, exercises or optical devices have been proven to prevent or cure cataract.
When should Surgery be done?
Surgery should be considered when the cataract causes enough visual disturbances to interfere with daily activities, such as job requirements, safe driving and household activities. Based on these needs and examination findings, the patient and the ophthalmologist should decide together when surgery is appropriate.
It is not true that cataracts need to be ‘ripe’ before they can be removed. In fact advances in the field of cataract surgery have made it easier to remove an immature cataract than a mature [‘ripe’] cataract.
What should I expect from a Cataract Surgery?
Cataract surgery is a microscopic surgery usually performed under local or topical anaesthesia. The cloudy lens is removed by Phacoemulsification, which is a micro-incision technique of cataract surgery wherein a probe breaks the cataract into tiny pieces and sucks them out. If a foldable implant is inserted the incision size is smaller (2.8 – 3.0 mm) as compared to an approximately 5 mm incision to accommodate a non-foldable lens. Both incisions are self-sealing and need no stitches. We will help you decide as to which lens should suit you best.
What are the benefits phacoemulsification Surgery for Cataract?
The wound is smaller [resulting in faster healing and visual rehabilitation], the surgical time is reduced, and no stitches are required. There is minimal or no post-operative discomfort and a quick return to your normal routine.
Cataract Surgery can now be customized to reduce and usually eliminate dependence on glasses for distance, intermediate vision and reading Plan your Cataract Surgery at Isight Eyecare and Surgery: