Cataracts is one of the most common eye problems seen to be faced by the elderly. A majority of people encounter this problem, which may lead to temporary or permanent blindness. While this is not a life threatening problem, it definitely is a matter of concern for those who experience it as it concerns the eyes, one of the most vital organs of the body. In this blog, we will help you know everything about cataracts – what the condition is, why it is caused, and how it can be prevented. We also bring to you the facts about cataract surgery to help you know if it is the right decision you will want to take for your eyes, or not.
What is cataracts?
Cataracts is a condition that clouds the natural clear lens of the eyes. It is the lens that focuses light rays on the retina to produce a sharp image. When this lens becomes cloudy, light rays cannot pass through it easily, thus causing blurred vision. However, there are certain things that people believe to be true about cataracts, but are actually not. The most common misconceptions about cataracts include cataracts is a film developed over the eyes, which is caused by over using the eyes. It is also believed that cataracts spreads from one eye to the other, and is a cause of irreversible blindness. But, none of these beliefs are true. However, there are still many surprising facts about cataract surgery that you ought to know!
What are the symptoms of cataracts?
Cataracts can be defined by a number of symptoms, which include blurred vision, double vision, light sensitivity, glare, poor night vision, need for brighter light to read, and fading of colours. However, cataracts is not painful.
What causes cataracts?
While the most common reason that causes cataracts is aging, there could be many other reasons for the ailment too, which includes eye injury, previous eye surgery that may cause problems now, radiation, long-term exposure to sunlight, diabetes, and steroid medications.
How can cataracts be treated?
If your doctor says that he would give you oral medications or eye drops that will help you eliminate cataracts, it’s absolutely untrue! There are no medications or eye drops that can cure the ailment. There is only one way out, and that is surgery! Arohi Eye Hospital offers the best cataract surgery in Mumbai.
What is cataract surgery?
Cataract surgery involves removal of the cloudy lens from the eye through a surgical incision. This natural lens is replaced with a permanent IOL implant. But, you need to first ensure if a cataract surgery is the right option for you at present. For this, you will need to approach an ophthalmologist who will perform an eye examination to check your condition, and decide the best route for you. Your eye will also be measured to determine the appropriate power of the IOL that should be placed in your eye.
Once everything is prepared and finalized, you will be given a date for your surgery. When you arrive, you will first be administered eye drops and a mild sedative to make you comfortable. The skin around your eyes and the head will be covered with sterile coverings. With the local anesthesia that you have been given, you will only be able to see light and movement, but you won’t be able to see or feel the surgery. A small incision will be made in your eye, after which tiny surgical instruments will be used to break apart and remove the cloudy lens. The back membrane of the lens is generally left in place. Then, the IOL is implanted into the eye to replace the natural lens. Your eye will then be covered with a shield, after which you will be kept in the hospital’s recovery area for a short time, before being discharged.
Why Arohi Eye Hospital?
Arohi Eye Hospital is the best place you can have your cataract surgery performed. With a team of highly skilled and experienced surgeons, and trained manpower, the eye hospital in Mumbai offers the finest cataract surgery in Oshiwara Mumbai using state-of-the-art technology and compassionate healthcare professionals. We have given smiles to hundreds of patients, and you could also be one of them!
Dr. Shradha Goel
Dr. Shradha Goel, Chief Surgeon at Arohi Eye Hospital, is a renowned Phaco-LASIK surgeon with over 10,000 surgeries to her credit. She earned her MBBS from Grant Medical College, Mumbai, and a Master’s in Ophthalmology from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal. As a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Dr. Goel specialises in LASIK, refractive errors, and cataract treatments.