Category: Cataract
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Cataract Surgery in Ocular Surface Disease The journey through life often presents us with various challenges, each unique in its nature and complexity. Yet, one of the most daunting challenges can be the prospect of cataract surgery when accompanied by ocular surface disease.
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When it comes to eye health, cataracts are a common problem that can affect anyone at any age. These cloudy areas in the lens of your eye can make it difficult to see clearly, and they can even lead to blindness if left untreated. Hence, the cataract surgery cost varies with the kind of treatment…
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Cataract is the clouding of the natural lens of the eye. This results in blurring of vision and if left untreated it can even cause blindness. Cataract surgery is the commonest surgery performed in the world. It is also the most safely performed operation with the highest success rate.
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Cataract is the clouding of the natural lens of the eye. The hitherto clear lens that allows light to pass through and focus a sharp image on to your retina, now becomes opacified, hindering the passage of light and hence debilitating your vision. Cataract surgery is removal of this opacified lens (cataract) and placement of…
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Post-operative care is critical after any surgery and this includes cataract surgery. Though microincision cataract surgery (MICS) with phacoemulsification and foldable intraocular lens (phaco + IOL) implantation has made the outcomes of cataract surgery quite predictable, certain post-operative precautions, especially in these times of lockdown due to coronavirus pandemic, may help improve comfort. As routine…
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Introduction to Cortical Cataracts Ophthalmologists always advocate taking good care of your eyes via nutritious diets, healthy lifestyles, etc. Accordingly, you do so. However, advancing age, illness or trauma can bring changes in vision. If you become ultra-sensitive to light, do consult a medical practitioner. You could be suffering from cortical cataracts.
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Introduction Cataracts are ‘slow’ developers. Therefore, you may not even realize that you have them. You notice only when you have difficulty with driving at night, reading, etc. Naturally, you will have to go in for a medical consultation. During the examination, the ophthalmologist may find the cataract affecting the central part of the lens.…
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Cataracts are thought to be synonymous with ageing process. There are different types of cataracts, and most do develop slowly. However, posterior subcapsular cataracts result in faster deterioration of vision in comparison to the other types. However, they are treatable, thanks to advancements in the field of ophthalmic surgery.
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Children could be having cataracts right from birth. We refer to them as congenital cataracts. Fortunately, they are rare occurrences. Like many others, you may not even be aware that your child is having a cataract because children generally never complain of poor vision. It might be even more difficult when the child of suffering…
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Cataract surgery has been known to humanity for ages. The first documented cataract surgical procedure dates back to the fifth century BC. Today, the advanced and sophisticated technologies used in cataract surgery have made it incredibly useful and virtually painless.
