Cataract Surgery

Cataract Surgery in Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Cataract is a leading cause of blindness but it is totally treatable.

Signs that you have cataract

Blurred vision ,Glare at night , Halos, multiple images

Treatment of cataract

At S M eye institute, cataract surgery is customized for every patient
Thorough dilated examination of the eye is done for every patient
Latest diagnostics scans are done to rule out retinal/ corneal pathologies and to customize the IOL.

FAQs

What is Cataract?

Its a cloudiness of lens of an eye which leads to hazy & blurry vision. It could be age related, traumatic, disease related or congenital i.e. by birth.

How do we treat it?

Cataract can be treated by surgery like micro incision phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation i.e. IOL

What kind of IOLs are there?

There are essentially three types of IOL.

	Distance vision correction	Intermediate vision correction	Near vision correction
Monofocal	yes	no	no
EDOF	yes	no	no
Trifocal	yes	yes	yes

If one has cylindrical power in their IOl calculation, they will require toric IOL, it could be monofocal toric, edof toric or trifocal toric IOL

Is cataract fully curable?

Yes, it is in most cases unless there is some other associated cause

Can It Be Treated With Drops Or Without Surgery?

No.Initially a change in spectacle power can be sufficient but surgical treatment is required once the vision start hampering daily activities.

Am I a right candidate for trifocal IOL?

After doing thorough eye evaluation and scans your doctor will decide whether trifocal IOL is suitable for you or not?

what is cataract surgery process?

It is relatively quick & painless. It can be done topically i.e. with just drops but in certain situation we need to give local anesthesia.

what precautions one needs to take post cataract surgery?

It is relatively easy. One can start work in 2-3 days and can drive also. Your doctor will advice you to protect yourself from dust and water for initial few days or weeks.

What are the risks involved in cataract surgery?

With any surgical procedure, there are risks of infection, inflammation, or few other risks . however benefits overweigh the risks.

Can a cataract come back after surgery?

NO. In some patients support on which IOL is implanted can become opaque which can be treated by simple office procedure called YAG capsulotomy.

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Cataract Surgery