Best Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery in Chandigarh

Phaco Surgery – Cataract

30+

Years in Eye Care

10,000+

Surgeries Per Year

Eye Specialists

70,000+

Patients Per Year

30+

Years in Eye Care

10, 000+

Surgeries Per Year

Eye Specialists

70,000+

Patients Per Year

Phacoemulsification Surgery for Cataract

A cataract is a cloudiness or opacity of the eye’s natural clear lens. It obstructs the passage of light to the retina (Parda) of the eye and impairs vision. When the lens develops cloudiness to the point that it impairs vision, it is called Cataract. It is like looking through a frosted glass.

Symptoms

Progressive and painless blurring of vision is the commonest symptom. The blurring of vision may be more marked in bright light. Brightness and contrast of the image decrease in early cataract. Some individuals experience glare while driving at night. Colors may become less distinct. Later on the vision deteriorates and interferes in day to day activities. Seeing multiple moons at night also suggests cataract. Pain, itching, redness or watering of eye are not symptoms of cataract. Cataract usually develops in both eyes, but may progress at different rates.

Decreased Contrast

Multiple Moons

Difficulty to Recognize People

Difficulty in Reading

Difficulty in Driving

'Halos' Around Lights

Phacoemulsification

It is no stitch small incision cataract surgery. The incision is only 1.8mm – 2.8mm long. Phaco uses ultrasound energy to liquify lens and suck it out with a Titanium probe, vibrating forty thousand times a second. The minute (2.6mm or smaller) incision is self-sealed and needs no suture or stitch to close it. The patient will be back to normal activities within a few days, including attending office or even doing heavy manual work. The foldable IOL made of transparent silicone Or acrylic polymer to be inserted inside the eye in a fine tube and it unfolds to full size once inside the eye.

Toric IOLs

A significant proportion of the population has astigmatism (cylindrical refractive errors) that is not corrected with standard IOLs resulting in need for spectacles for both distance and near vision. With the availability of cutting edge technology it is possible today to implant such people with customized IOLs which have capability to correct the cylindrical errors as well. These IOLs are knows as TORIC IOLs and are available in both single focus and multifocal platforms. The use of these IOLs offers greater chances of spectacles free vision to the patient.

General FAQs About Cataract

Who gets cataracts?

More than half the population over the age of 65 will have some cataract. It is likely to be said that everyone will develop a cataract if he/she live long enough.

Is cataract inevitable?

Yes and no. If you live long enough, you will almost certainly develop cataract, because this is part of the normal aging process.

Can cataracts be prevented?

Currently there is no medical treatment to reverse or prevent the development of cataracts. Once they form, there is only one way to achieve clear vision again, and that is to physically remove the cataract from the eye.

Is surgery the only treatment for cataracts?

Yes. Surgery is the only option. Medicines can not cure. I am a diabetic. Can I go for lens implantation? Yes. IOLs are specially recommended for diabetic patients. However your diabetes should be adequately controlled.

What are possible complications of cataract surgery?

As with any surgery, pain, infection, swelling and bleeding are possible, but very few patients have serious problems or complications. Your surgeon may prescribe medications for these effects. Retinal detachment also occurs in a few people. Be on the lookout for excessive pain, vision loss, or nausea, and report these symptoms to your eye surgeon immediately.

Is cataract found only in older people?

Cataract usually develops with advancing age. About half of the population has a cataract by age 65, and nearly everyone over 75 has some cataract. Sometimes, it may be present at birth or may develop in childhood.

What are the different types of cataract?

Age-related cataract: Most cataracts are related to aging.
Congenital cataract: Some babies are born with cataracts or develop them in childhood, often in both eyes. These cataracts may not affect vision. If they do, they may need to be removed.
Secondary cataract: Cataracts are more likely to develop in people who have certain other health problems, such as diabetes. Also, cataracts are sometimes linked to steroid use.
Traumatic cataract: Cataracts can develop soon after an eye injury, or years later.

Can I wait for the surgery after diagnosis of cataract?

It depends on quality of your vision. If the decrease in vision is interfering with your day to day social, personal or professional services, you should not wait. With good results it is not worth just managing with compromised vision.

How is a cataract removed?

A small incision is made into the eye. Ultrasonic energy is used to emulsify lens and suck it out through a tiny needle. An Intraocular Lens or IOL is inserted to replace the removed lens. Is cataract surgery effective? Cataract removal is one of the most common operations performed in the world today. It is also one of the safest and most effective. In about 90 percent of cases, people who have cataract surgery have better vision afterward.

Pre-Operative FAQs

I am a farmer by profession. How many days after cataract surgery can I go to fields?

You can go to farm within a week. The lens is implanted / fitted inside the eye and is not affected by dusty environment.

Do I have to wait for surgery till the cataract becomes mature?

No. Early surgery gives you best vision, quick recovery and least complications. You get to enjoy best vision much earlier.

When can I fly after cataract surgery?

You can fly the next day. Do discuss your travel plans with the doctor.

Can I develop cataract again?

Once a cataract has been removed, it cannot develop again. However, over time, patients may notice that their vision has once again become hazy. This condition, which can occur with any type of IOL, is known as secondary cataract, or posterior capsular opacification (PCO). Secondary cataracts can be easily treated with a simple laser procedure performed in OPD.

How long is the life of intraocular lens, Is there any need to replace it again?

The lens stays with you for the rest of life. There is no need to clean, maintain or replace the lens after it has been implanted.

What will happen if I choose not to have an operation?

Your cataract can progress and reach a stage where glaucoma may develop or may progress to a stage where suture-less surgery is not possible.

If I ever required can the IOL be replaced?

Although it’s unlikely but an implanted IOL can be replaced with a different one if necessary. It is called IOL exchange. Talk to your surgeon to learn how he would handle this situation.

What other treatment options are available?

There is really no treatment except surgery.

What happens before surgery?

Your doctor will do some tests to measure the curve of the cornea and the size and shape of your eye. Also, doctors may ask you not to eat or drink anything after midnight or in the morning of your surgery.

I have cataracts in both eyes. Will the doctor treat both at the same time?

Avoid surgery of both eyes on the same day. Give some gap between surgery of both the eyes. When can I get the second eye operated? It will depend on the vision of the second eye. Second eye surgery can be planned within next 3-5 days.

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