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About Cataract
A cataract is a clouding of the eye's natural lens, which lies behind the iris and the pupil. Cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss in people over age 40 and is the principal cause of blindness in the world.
In fact, there are more cases of cataracts worldwide than there are of glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy combined, according to Prevent Blindness America (PBA).
Cataracts typically develop slowly and can affect one or both eyes. Symptoms may include faded colors, blurry vision, halos around light, trouble with bright lights, and trouble seeing at night.
Common Symptoms
Blurred Vision
Difficulty with Night Vision
Sensitivity to Light
Seeing Halos Around Lights
Frequent Prescription Changes
Fading or Yellowing of Colors
Double Vision in One Eye
Need for Brighter Light
Advanced Treatment Options
Surgical Treatment
Cataract surgery is one of the most common and successful surgical procedures performed worldwide. The surgery involves removing the clouded lens and replacing it with a clear artificial lens implant called an intraocular lens (IOL).
Modern cataract surgery is typically performed using a technique called phacoemulsification, which uses ultrasound energy to break up the cloudy lens into small pieces that are then gently removed from the eye.
The procedure is usually done under local anesthesia and takes about 15-20 minutes. Most patients experience significant improvement in their vision within 24 hours after surgery.
Treatment Options
- Phacoemulsification (Ultrasound)
- Femtosecond Laser Assisted
- Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
- Premium IOL Implants
- Multifocal Lenses
- Toric Lenses for Astigmatism
- Monovision Correction
- Post-operative Care & Follow-up