Cataract Surgery Hospital Ahmedabad
In the normal eye, the lens inside is clear and transparent, but when a cataract develops, it becomes cloudy and opaque. So the light is not focused on the retina through a lens, which leads to blurring of vision.
How Cataract develops?
Cataracts can develop with age (Senile Cataract).
It can be due to injury to the eye (Traumatic Cataract).
A child can be born with cataracts (Congenital Cataract).
X-ray & other radiation (UV light) can cause cataracts. (Radiation Cataract)
Exposure to sunlight, Diabetes, and Heredity are also factors for Cataract development.
What are the Symptoms of Cataract?
As mentioned, it is related. Blurred vision worsens with time. Some complain about dimness in one eye and brightness in the other eye. Printed images may seem distorted. A glancing effect may be experienced. However, Cataract never causes pain, itching, or redness.
Can Cataract be prevented?
No, till date no preventive measure is found for the cataracts. It is an age-related change. No drugs, diets or medicine can delay or cure the Cataract. However, wearing a sunglass that blocks the UV rays can slow down the process of the development of cataracts.
How Cataract is treated ?
Surgery is the only way to remove the Cataract.
What exactly is done in Cataract Surgery?
Under an operating microscope and with a Phaco-emulsification machine, a small cut is made in the eye the cloudy lens is removed and plastic Intra-ocular Lens is placed in place of natural lens.
Will Surgery improve the vision?
Over 95% of Cataract surgery will improve the vision. While pre-existing associated condition like glaucoma, diabetes, retinal condition, etc, may limit vision even after surgery. Yet, Cataract surgery may still be worthwhile and necessary.
When should I plan my surgery?
Under ordinary circumstances cataract surgery is not an emergency situation except few rare instances. Therefore in most of the cases the choice of undergoing surgery largely depends upon patients. In the past, surgeons usually waited till the time Cataract becomes mature or ripe, but modern technique an advances have now made possible to perform Cataract removal at early stage. When it interferes with your day to day work, it is time for surgery. However, it is advisable to have cataract operated early before it becomes hard. An Ophthalmologist can give proper guidance.
What are the surgical techniques?
In recent time, two techniques are widely performed like;
ECCE ( Extra Capsular Cataract Extraction): It is safe and perform under the operating microscope where the posterior (back membrane) of Cataract is kept inside purposefully to support the IOL (Intra Ocular Lens). The big incision of around 8-10 mm is sutured with very thin thread.
PE (Phaco Emulsification): It is the latest technique which is performed by computerized machine. Since incision is very small of 2.85 mm, no sutures are required and rehabilitation of the patient is quick and fast.
Comparison of these two techniques
Phaco-emulsification ECCE Incision 3 mm 8-10 mm Sutures No Sutures 6-7 sutures Healing Period 10-15 Days 50-60 Days Operation Time 10 to 15 min. 30-40 min Technique Computerized Manual IOL Foldable Silicone IOL Acrylic Post operative Astigmatism Very less Can be more
Which technique is preferred?
Phaco-emulsification will be the best of choice, however Ophthalmologist will be able to guide you more regarding this.
How long one has to stay in the Hospital after the surgery?
It is Patient Surgery; no stay is required. The patient will be discharged immediately after the surgery.
What post-operative care is required?
After surgery you should be able to resume most activities almost immediately. You will be cautioned against heavy lifting and strenuous exercise to avoid putting unnecessary strain on the tiny structures as your eye heals.
What about gaining of normal vision?
Vision usually improve within a few days after surgery, but complete healing of the eye takes about a month. Vision continues to improve as the eye heals.
What is After-Cataract Yag Laser Treatment?
The posterior (back) portion of the lens capsule is left inside the eye purposefully to support the IOL (Intra Ocular Lens). Over a period of time, the cells of the capsule grow and make the capsule thick and opaque which obscures the vision. This is not the complication. With help of the Yag Laser small opening is made in the capsule just in few seconds without the surgery. Yag Laser Treatment is a noninvasive OPD procedures, requires no anesthesia and no patch. Younger patients are more prone of thickening of capsules.
Advantages of a Silicone Lens over an Acrylic Lens :
Lightweight Lower Specific Gravity compared to PMMA Lens.
Flexible: Can be folded or rolled in a variety of insertions through incisions as small as 3 mm.
Optical Clarity: Improved clarity & minimized Spherical Aberration & glare effect.
Bio Compatibility Well accepted by eye.
Autoclavable Steam Sterilization eliminates possibility to ETO side effect
All IOLs used are US FDA approved or Europe CE marked.
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