Cataract
What is Cataract?
When the natural lens in the eye loses its
transparency it prevents light from focusing
clearly in the eye. This is known as Cataract.
What causes Cataract?
- Old age
- Injury to the eye
- Other factors
eg. Diabetes, Myopia can speed up cataract
formation
What is the treatment?
Progress of cataract cannot be halted.
Surgery is the only treatment.
What type of surgery?
The cataractous lens is removed by
- Conventional Method
- Phacoemulsification
In either technique an Intraocular Lens is
implanted in the eye.
What is Phacoemulsification?
This is the latest technology for cataract
removal. The cataract is "melted" in the eye and
"sucked" out through a very small wound with the
help of a special probe.
How safe is Phacoemulsification?
This is a safe & most preferred technique of
cataract removal the world over.
When can Phacoemulsification be performed?
It is not necessary to wait for the cataract
to, "mature". Phacoemulsification cataract
surgery can be performed at any time.
What are the different types of Intraocular
Lens?
There are 2 types of IOLS
a) Hard Lenses (RIGID)
- Conventional
- Large wound required for implantation
b) Soft Lenses (Foldable/Injectable)
- Latest type of lenses
- Very small wound required
- Biocompatible material
Note : Your
Doctor is the best judge
of the the type of surgery & lens for your eye.
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