Cataract Eye Surgery in Mumbai
Inside our eyes, we have a natural lens which bends the light rays coming into the eye and help us to see. For clear vision, the lens must be clear and transparent.
A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens. For people with cataracts, it is like looking through a frosty or fogged-up glass. Most cataracts develop slowly with no effect on your vision, but with time it gradually interferes with your vision. When cataract interferes with vision/daily activities, you might need cataract surgery. Fortunately, cataract surgery is safe and effective procedure.
Risk factors for cataract
- Increasing age
- Diabetes
- Smoking
- Increased exposure to sunlight
- History of eye injury/ eye diseases
- History of eye surgery
- Prolonged use of steroids drops or oral steroid tablets
- Drinking excessive alcohol
Signs and Symptoms
- Cloudy or blurred vision
- Increased difficulty seeing at night
- Increased sensitivity to light and glare
- Frequent changes in eyeglasses
- Fading of colors
- Double vision in one eye
Cataract surgery
Cataract surgery at IKSHA
Done on an outpatient basis, meaning you do not need to stay in hospital after the surgery.
Almost all the cataract surgeries are done under topical anesthesia (by putting ONLY EYEDROPS) and NO INJECTION is used to numb the eye except in special circumstances.
All cataract surgeries are done with PHACOEMULSIFICATION technique, which is a micro-incisional stitch-less cataract surgery.
A foldable intraocular lens is then implanted in the eye through the same micro-incision.
Vision correction for both near and far distance is possible, with least dependency on glasses.
Patient can resume work in the shortest possible time.
INTRAOCULAR LENS
Monofocal lens – with single focus, either for distance or near.
Multifocal lens – more than one focus, which allow correction of vision for both near and far distance.
Trifocal lens – Technologically most advanced, which provides excellent vision for near and distance, in addition to intermediate distance which provide satisfactory vision for computer users.
Toric lens – to correct astigmatism in patients with high cylindrical power prior to surgery.
Meet your doctor at IKSHA, who can guide you in selecting the right lens according to your needs.
When to see a
doctor
If you notice any of the cataract related symptoms mentioned above, see your doctor right away. Book an appointment with our cataract eye specialists in Mumbai.
