Cataracts also known as ‘Safed Motiya’ are clouding of the natural, clear lens of the eye. It usually develops as we age, but occasionally, cataract formation may be seen in newborn babies and young ones too. Whatever may be the cause, cataract leads progressive blurring of vision(commonest symptom), double or blurred vision, altered perception of colors, glare, sensitivity to bright light, difficulty in night driving, seeing multiple images, frequent changes in the power of glasses are some of the problems that occur, making it difficult for an individual to perform his/her daily tasks. Cataract usually develops in both eyes, but may be more in one eye. As a caution, you should never let cataract become too severe, as any delay in seeking proper and timely treatment may leave you visually impaired for the rest of your life.
WHEN TO GO FOR CATARACT CHECK-UP?
Every individual over 40 yrs. of age should go for annual comprehensive eye check up by an ophthalmologist.
Risk factors for developing Cataracts include:
- Aging – 65 years and above (most common)
- Prolonged use of steroids
- Excessive exposure to UV rays
- Diabetes, hypothyroidism
- Inflammation, radiation
- Eye injury/trauma
- Alcohol abuse/ chain smoking
- Obesity
- Congenital & hereditary
TREATMENT FACILITIES
Cataract cannot be corrected with glasses; the clouding of the natural lens essentially prevents that. There is no specific medication to cure it, surgery is the only way to treat it. In cataract surgery, the surgeon removes the clouded lens and puts an Intra Ocular Lens (IOL) in your eye. Your vision will be as good as pre-cataract days, though you may need to wear glasses. Over the years, cataract surgery has moved from vision restorative to refractive surgery, so that you have reduced need of glasses.
WHY CHOOSE VISION SOLUTION FOR TREATMENT?
Latest Surgical Techniques for Cataract Management
Vision Solution Eye Care Centre has one of the most advanced phacoemulsification systems like VISALIS 100 from Carl Zeiss Germany and offers a wide range of premium intraocular lens options to its patients. Our expert doctor offers a number of surgical options like Microincision or Regular Phaco Cataract Surgery etc, depending upon the severity of the cataract, its cause and current condition of the patient’s eyes. Our surgeon suggest the best suited surgery & IOL to the patient only after thorough testing.
The different types of test we do here are:
Basic Slit Lamp Evaluation; for Cataract Assessment.
Biometry/ Intraocular (IOL) Work up; to check the IOL power required in the eyes.
Retina Work up; which include dilated fundus examination (Direct / Indirect Opthalmoscopy) and OCT to check for any retinal pathololgy.
B-scan/ Ultrasound; may be required in some cases to check the well-being of retina and other structures inside the eye.
