Cataract is a common eye issue seen in people of the older age group, which is being treated commonly through cataract surgery. Cataract is when you start observing vision problems like blurriness and glare with the eye lens becoming cloudy and discoloured. This issue is most commonly seen in people who are above the age of 65. It can become a disturbing problem hampering everyday activities, which is why it is suggested that such patients undergo a cataract surgery in Mumbai.
If you say that you know all of the above and that this information is enough for you to know regarding cataracts, hold on, you’re wrong. There is much more to cataracts than you may know. It has a lot of interesting facts associated which you may not know, but ought to know so that you aren’t surprised when you encounter any of them in reality.
Cataracts can attack younger people too
While cataracts is a common problem of the older age group, there have been incidents where the issue strikes those who are younger. There are certain elements that can have your cataracts come early; like genetics, diabetes, lifestyle, and certain medications.
Delay in surgery means delay in recovery too
There was a time when people feared getting a surgery done. They waited until their condition was so bad that they had no other option other than a surgery. But today, with so much advancement made in the field of technology that has made cataract surgery a quick, safe, effective, and painless procedure, there should be no reason for one to wait. Get yourself operated as soon as you realize that you are suffering from cataracts. In fact, the longer you wait, the more difficult it becomes to get back to normal activities after the surgery. So, take a quick action, and recover quicker too.
Working with cataracts is dangerous
If you are a working professional, especially one who has to do computing, handling small parts in a manufacturing environment, artistic activities, sports activities, or anything such, delaying your treatment can not only be bothersome, but may also prove to be dangerous. Working with such fine skills or challenging environments with a cataract is not a good idea.
Cataract surgery can eliminate your vision glasses too
Cataract surgery is not only meant to treat the clouded eye lens you have. It can also treat various vision problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. You can view clearer and better after the surgery. In fact, after the surgery, you will also notice that colours appear much brighter as compared to what you see with the non-operated eye; and also that your depth perception has increased.
Having cataract surgery can lengthen your life
While the above statement may seem to be a joke, it is actually true! Although there is no direct relation with the eyes and death, but the fundamental goes like this. One of the most important factors to live a healthy and happy life is to remain active and maintain social ties, but loss of vision can eliminate all of this, and lead to inactivity and isolation, which can result in loneliness and depression, and thus early death. So, as soon as you realize that you have cataracts, rush to an eye specialist hospital like Arohi Eye Hospital, and get an appointment for the most rewarding cataract surgery in Oshiwara!
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.