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What is Cataracts?
Cataract surgery is an ophthalmic surgery that refers to removing a cataractous lens and replacing the natural lens of your eye with an artificial one. A cataract is formed when the lens layers undergo fibrosis and degeneration, which causes complaints of blurring and clouding of vision blurry or cloudy vision. Cataract surgeries are mostly done outpatient or as a daycare surgery, especially if covered under insurance. Post-surgery hospitalization may be done only for a day or a few hours to observe for any complications. Get the best ophthalmologists to treat your loved ones with advanced laser techniques with Medintu. in.
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Cataracts are a very common problem in older adults. A cataract is a very important cause of blindness at age 60 and above. Medintu brings you advanced laser procedures for treating cataract lenses to return you the gift of vision. Experience top-level ophthalmic care with Medintu.
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What are the Types of Cataract Surgery?
Over time new techniques have come up for cataract surgery. The choice of surgery depends on the specifics of the case. The ones commonly used are as follows.
- Phacoemulsification is a commonly used technique for cataract surgery wherein an ultrasonic handpiece is used to emulsify the lens, which is then suctioned out using a suction device. Once the lens is removed, a foldable lens of appropriate power is injected into the lens capsule.
- Extracapsular Cataract Extraction (ECCE)– In this cataract surgery, the lens and the anterior capsule are removed, and the posterior capsule is used to tether the intraocular lens.it is done for special cases where “phaco” or phacoemulsification cannot be performed.
- Microincision Cataract Surgery (MICS)- It is a minimally invasive surgery where the incision made on the sclera to enter the eyeball is very small. The recovery period is shorter, and there are fewer complications. The lens is emulsified and removed in phaco but with a lower energy of the ultrasonic waves. It is a more precise surgery.
- Femtosecond Laser-assisted Cataract Surgery (FLACS) is the most advanced cataract surgery.FLACS is a computer-based surgery in which a laser with vibrations of 15s is used to cut the lens into small pieces, which are then removed by the surgeon to be replaced by an intraocular lens. The advantage of FLACS lies in the damage to surrounding tissues is much less, and recovery is faster.
Other surgeries like intracapsular cataract extraction, manual small incision cataract surgery (MSICS), etc., are also present, which are seldom used but may be necessary for certain special conditions.
What to Expect after Cataract Surgery?
Once the surgery is done and the doctor has cleared you to go home, recovery starts. Below are some points to guide you toward a better recovery.
- The anesthesia can cause your vision to be a bit blurry and cause loss of sensation over the eye.
- The eye will be bandaged to protect the fresh cuts on the sclera due to the surgery from getting infections or irritation from dust, fumes, and other foreign bodies.
- The doctor will call you for a review to remove the pad and eyepatch. Carry dark goggles to the appointment so the doctor can explain their use.
- Take all the prescribed medication on time.
- After the surgery, you may have some itching or irritation once the anesthesia wears off.do not scratch your eye or put pressure on it.
- Go for regular follow-ups to make sure you have a good, complication-free recovery
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When should I get Surgery for a Cataract?
All our body parts, including lenses, undergo aging and degeneration. Decreased vision is one of the vices of old age. However, if prescription glasses fail to fix your problem and you experience any of the symptoms below, it might be time for a consultation with an opthalmologist.
- Blurring of vision or clouded vision.
- Decreased vision at night and in dim lights.
- Sensitivity to intense light and glare.
- Trouble reading big letters, also.
- Seeing rainbows or colored halos around the source of light.
- Decrease in the vibrancy of colors.
- Double vision or split images.
How to Prepare for Cataract Surdery?
Here are some tips that can help you prepare for cataract surgery.
- Inform your eye doctor of any treatment you are undergoing for heart-related, cancer, kidney-related, diabetic, or hypertensive disorders.
- Inform the doctor about any allergies to certain antibiotics or other medications that you may have.
- Inform the doctor about any previous eye problems or eye surgery you had before.
- Stop smoking 2-3 weeks before the surgery.
- Eat a light breakfast three to four hours before the surgery.
- Maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle.
- Take all your medications on time.
What are the Benefits of Cataract Surgery?
Cataract surgeries are the only treatment for a cataractous lens. Having cataract surgery can give you the following benefits:
- Improvement in vision so that you don’t miss the important moments.
- Better quality of life: you can carry out simple tasks that have become cumbersome with much more ease and not rely on others.
- Reduced risks of accidents: this is a major cause of morbidity and mortality at all ages, including old age; therefore, getting your vision back can save your life.
- Reduced chances of eye infections due to rubbing
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What are the Complications of Cataracts?
A cataract is responsible for most non-infectious blindness in many parts of the world. If not treated, it can result in the following:
- Loss of vision.
- Accidents
- Decreased quality of life.
- liquefication of the lens and leaking of the lens into the eyeball, causing a serious reaction.
Is Cataract Surgery Painful?
It is not a painful surgery as the whole procedure is done under anesthesia, and after the surgery also, adequate pain medication is given.
What is the Duration of Cataract Surgery?
Cataract surgeries take about twenty minutes to half an hour for the actual procedure, but it may take up to two hours for the shifting of the patient setting up of the Operation theatre, and so on.
What is the Cost of Cataract Surgery in India?
Cataract surgery in India can cost anywhere from 20,000 to 1,00,000 rupees based on the type of cataract surgery, type of lens, city, doctor, hospital, and the characteristics of the case.