BEST CATARACT TREATMENT THAT’S JUST MADE FOR YOU
Every eye is unique in itself, its shape, curvature, eye lashes, colors etc. Just like finger prints, they define you. But its uniqueness doesn’t end with its form. Each Eye acts as a window to the mind. It captures images. These images are then transported to the vision center in our brain where they are interpreted and processed. As a result, the sight center recognizes the object. A clear lens focuses the image on the retina.
Cataract is a common eye condition that affects many people, especially those above the age of 60. It is characterized by a clouding of the eye’s natural lens, which can lead to blurred vision and difficulty seeing in low-light conditions. Cataract surgery is a safe and effective procedure that can restore vision by removing the cloudy lens and replacing it with an artificial one. At Darshan Netralaya, we have a team of experienced ophthalmologists who specialize in cataract surgery using the latest technology and techniques. We strive to provide personalized care and ensure that each patient receives the best possible outcome from their surgery.
A cataract is a condition where the natural lens in the eye becomes cloudy and hard and is usually a part of normal aging process. When symptoms become bothersome or limit your daily activities, it’s time to consider treatment.
Like a camera, the eye sees when light enters it. Inside your eye is a natural clear lens, much like the lens of a camera. It focuses the light rays coming through the pupil onto the retina at the back of the eye. The different parts of the retina collect this light and send a message to your brain, enabling you to see. When the lens becomes cloudy or opaque, light cannot pass through it. Cataract scatters the light rays passing through the eye, thus resulting in blurred vision. A cataract is not a growth or a film over the eye, but it is a condition when the natural lens inside your eyes gets cloudy.
What are the common causes of cataract?
- Degenerative changes due to the ageing process. With age, proteins in the natural lens degenerate, resulting in a clouded lens called cataract.
- Health conditions like diabetes, kidney disease, glaucoma, smoking, eye injuries, infection, and inflammation inside the eye
- Prolonged use of certain medications can also lead to cataract formation
- Cataract may also occur in children due to genetic or metabolic defect or due to infection and trauma
- Sometimes it is present since birth
Risk Factors for Cataract
What are the symptoms of cataract?
- Cloudy vision
- Colors of objects may appear faded
- Poor eyesight at night
- Difficulty in driving at night, especially because of the glare of lights
- Difficulty in reading in dim light
- Colored haloes
- You may see multiple images or double images
- Gradual dimness of vision
Treatment
Surgery is recommended for treating cataracts.
The surgical procedure most commonly used for treating cataracts is called Phacoemulsification . It involves making a small incision ( less than 3mm ) in the cornea, the clear front part of the eye, and inserting a tiny probe into the eye. This probe uses ultrasound waves to break up the cloudy lens into small fragments, which are then removed through suction. Once the cataract is removed, an artificial intraocular lens (IOL) is typically implanted to replace the natural lens.
The incision is self-sealing so that no stitches are needed. The no stitch incision is used because it can seal itself, which allows the eye to heal more naturally and with greater symmetry.
The phacoemulsification technique is carried out as an outpatient procedure in stress free environment.The total stay in the hospital is for 2-3 hours.
Cataract Services Provided by Us
- Phacoemulsification with Foldable IOL: A small corneal incision of 2.8 mm is done. Then the cataract is removed by ultrasonic phacoemulsification probe, and the IOL is implanted.
- Micro-Coaxial Phaco Surgery: This technique reduces the incision to less than 2.2 mm. In this procedure, micro-coaxial phacoemulsification, irrigation, aspiration, and phacoemulsification are performed with the instruments used in standard coaxial small incision cataract surgery.This surgery has nearly all the advantages of the standard coaxial small incision cataract surgery while making smaller incisions. Therefore, patients have quicker woundhealing, smaller SIAs, better postoperative visual sharpness, lower risk of infection, and more stable corneal biomechanics following their procedures.
- Premium Cataract Surgery Options: We also provide premium options for cataract surgery such as Mono-vision, Toric IOLs, Aspheric IOLs, and Multifocal IOLs that enable the vision for distance, intermediate, and near tasks without blurred zones.
What are the advantages of phacoemulsification?
- No hospitalization
- Smaller incision
- Quick surgery
- Lesser complications and easy visual rehabilitation
- No restriction on routine activities.