Cataract

Cataract is a leading cause of age-related preventable blindness worldwide

A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens of the eye, which leads to blurry or hazy vision. It is usually caused by aging, but can also result from injury, disease, or other factors.

Symptoms

Cloudy, blurry & foggy vision
Double vision
Poor night vision
Sensitivity to bright light
Halos & glares around lights
Need brighter light for reading

A cataract is a cloudy area in your eye’s lens. Proteins and fibres within the lenses break down and clump together as a result of ageing and other medical conditions, clouding the lenses. Cataracts are very common as people age. You may not realise you have a cataract at first, but Cataracts cause your vision to become blurry, hazy, or less colourful over time. You may have difficulty reading or performing other daily tasks.

Cataracts can be easily removed with surgery. Cataract surgery is painless and effective in correcting vision problems caused by cataracts.

Signs that you have cataract

Double vision

Your vision is foggy or hazy

The colours appear to be faded

Compromised vision at night

A halo can be seen surrounding lights

Ways to get your Cataract treated

From conventional surgery to the cutting-edge Laser surgery, Global Eye Hospital provides you the best possible treatment to give you clear vision!

Laser Cataract Surgery

A femtosecond laser is used to create precise incisions in the eye, allowing for a more accurate and predictable outcome.
This has a shorter recovery time and reduces the risk of complications during the procedure.
Spectacle dependency after the surgery is the least with this procedure.

Conventional Cataract Surgery

Involves a relatively larger incision in the eye and removing the cloudy lens directly; stitches may be required.
Recovery time takes a month after which patients can resume normal activities.
Spectacles are required after surgery.

Micro-incision Cataract Surgery

Minimally invasive procedure that uses smaller incisions and Phaco (ultrasonic energy) to remove the cataract.
This has a shorter recovery time compared to conventional surgery, and patients are often able to return to their normal activities within a few days.
Spectacle dependency after the surgery is shorter.

Cataract Surgery Lens Options

Monofocal Lens

This is a standard lens that will improve your distance vision, but you will still need glasses for close-up and possibly intermediate vision.

Astigmatism-Correcting/Toric Lens

If you have astigmatism, this lens can correct it along with cataracts, but you will still need glasses for reading.

Multifocal/Trifocal Lens

This lens can improve your vision for near, far, and intermediate distances, reducing the need for glasses.

Extended Depth of Focus Lenses

These lenses correct distance and intermediate vision and are different from Trifocal lenses. The clarity and quality of vision with these lenses is excellent and reading glasses may be required only for very small print.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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As your vision begins to deteriorate as a result of your cataract, you may find it difficult to carry out your normal daily activities. When your cataracts begin to interfere with your favourite activities – such as reading, knitting, golfing, or driving – it may be time to consult with your doctor about cataract surgery.

Which lens (IOL) is good for cataract?

There are various types of IOLs available, each meeting specific needs such as budget, cylindrical power correction, and daily lifestyle activities. Monofocal IOLs are the most fundamental type of IOL. Multifocal IOLs correct near, intermediate, and distance vision, whereas monofocal IOLs only correct distance vision and require reading glasses. The toric IOL corrects astigmatism (cylindrical powers)

Can cataract surgery be done on both eyes at one time?

Cataract surgery is typically performed on one eye at a time to allow the surgeon to evaluate the outcome of the first procedure before operating on the other eye.

Also, cataracts are removed individually as a precautionary measure, in case the eyes were to become infected or have any other rare complication. Even a slight risk of both eyes becoming infected is reason enough for doctors to recommend separate surgeries. Cataracts do not always progress at the same pace, therefore surgery may not be required at the same time.

Does cataract surgery help in improving daily activities & lifestyle?

Every year, cataract surgery improves the vision of thousands of patients. A healthy lifestyle necessitates good vision. Numerous research studies show that cataract surgery improves quality-of-life functions such as reading, working, moving around, hobbies, safety, self-confidence, independence, daytime and night time driving, community and social activities, mental health, and overall life satisfaction.

Will there be a need for reading glasses after cataract surgery?

During your cataract surgery, you have several options for intraocular lens (IOL). Monofocal IOL implants improve vision but reading glasses may still be required, as they were before cataracts developed. Multifocal or trifocal intraocular lenses IOL’s, reduce the need for glasses and, in most cases, even reading glasses.