Procedures
Cataract Surgery
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• A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens of the eye which leads to a decrease in vision. It typically develops slowly and can affect one or both eyes and make your vision blurry, hazy, or less colorful. You may have trouble reading or doing other everyday activities.
• Cataracts are most associated with aging, but they can also result from other factors, including Family history , medical conditions such as diabetes and other systemic diseases, Long-term use of corticosteroids and other environmental factors or eye injuries.
• The most effective treatment for cataracts is quick , painless surgical removal of the cloudy lens, which is usually replaced with an artificial lens (intraocular lens or IOL) which is is a clear, plastic lens that requires no care and becomes a permanent part of your eye. IOLs can correct myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia or astigmatism.
Types of IOLs
Monofocal IOL
The lenses have one focusing power. This means they sharpen either your distance, mid-range or close-up vision. most people need it for far vision but still will require glasses for reading.
Multifocal IOL
The lenses contain multiple focal point which helps patients with near and distant vision. It reduces the patients 'need for glasses or bifocals. One shortcoming is that some patients may notice rings or halos around lights, like when driving at night.
Trifocal IOL
Trifocal IOLs have three focal points, providing vision correction for near, intermediate, and distant objects.
It improves the patients’ reliance on glasses as it covers a wider range of vision. Halos and glares can still be present especially in low-lighting.
Extended Depth of Focus (EDOF) IOLs
EDOF lenses contain one long focal point that expands your corrected range of vision and depth of focus. These lenses give excellent distance vision along with improvements in mid-range vision. You may still need to use glasses for close-up tasks like reading. glasses for close-up tasks like reading. EDOF IOLs aim to provide a smooth transition between near, intermediate, and distant vision, potentially minimizing visual disturbances like halos and glare.
Toric IOL
Toric IOLs are designed to correct astigmatism, These lenses improve how light hits the retina, allowing you to have a sharper, clearer vision. Toric lenses are available in monofocal, multifocal, extended depth of focus (EDOF) or accommodative models.
your surgeon will help choose the type of IOL most suitable for your lifestyle and vision needs
Cataract surgery
What you need to know about Cataract Surgery?
• Consultation: A thorough consultation with our board-certified ophthalmic surgeon will be conducted. We will discuss your goals, medical history and perform a detailed eye examination to determine the right type of artificial lens ( IOL) you will need.
• Preparation: Before your surgery, your eye doctor performs a painless ultrasound test to measure the size and shape of your eye. This helps determine the right type of lens implant, We will provide detailed pre-operative instructions, including stopping certain medications (like blood thinners), removing contact lenses prior to the surgery day, also your doctor might prescribe eye drops to be used before surgery.
• Anaesthesia: Numbing eye drops will be used and sometimes your surgeon will recommend a calming medication before surgery. You’ll remain awake during cataract surgery, but you won’t be able to see or feel anything except for light and movement around you.
• The Procedure : Our surgeons use cutting–edge technologies to achieve the desired results. Numbing eye drops will be administered so you won’t feel any pain. Cataract surgery involves removing the cloudy lens and replacing it with an artificial one called IOL. There are several types of IOLs, and your doctor will discuss what works best for you. The surgery is short, painless and safe. You will be able to go home the same day
• Recovery : Things may look blurry right after your surgery. This is normal. Your vision will gradually improve over the next few days and weeks.
Sometimes your eye may feel a bit itchy or uncomfortable this will resolve within the upcoming days.
• Post-Operative Care : It is recommended to avoid rubbing your eyes, wearing the eye shield while sleeping , your doctor will discuss with you when you can get back to exercising and other daily activities. Eye drops will be prescribed to avoid infections and decrease inflammation. Our team will provide detailed instructions on wound care, eye drops, and schedule follow-up appointments.
• Results Expectations : Your vision will start improving within few days , full recovery might take up to four weeks though within this period there should be little pain or discomfort. You might start to see colors brighter because of the new clear lens.
International Patients
What To Expect?
Before scheduling Cataract surgery, we offer a free teleconsultation service to educate you about treatment options. These consultations help you and your families understand the treatment better and provide a chance to ask questions or clear your doubts. The doctors are involved in the entire treatment process, from the pre-treatment phase to post-treatment care.
The discussion includes:
• Your medical history.
• Your surgeon will ask about previous surgeries, past or current conditions such as dry eyes, glaucoma, allergies, circulatory problems, thyroid problems and diabetes.
• Your surgeon will also ask about your use of drugs, vitamins, herbal supplements and tobacco.
• Your surgeon will discuss with you whether the procedure is likely to work well for you.
Once you are ready for the treatment, the surgeon addresses Blissed team and shares the details of the case with them. Blissed Team will contact you to set up a convenient date for the procedure and arrange your travel and accommodation based on the scheduled date. Also, The team will provide you a few instructions and guidelines for the pre-treatment phase.
On the day of surgery, you will receive local anesthesia to numb the site and surrounding areas, so you should not feel pain during the surgery, and you will return to your hotel that same day to relax and start your recovering Journey.
Your recovery period will vary based on the type of surgery you undergo, but you can expect to resume normal activities within 1 to 3 days.
Cataract FAQs
Cataracts usually get slowly worse over time. But as cataracts grow, your vision will worsen. You may start to notice that:
- You have blurred, clouded, or dim vision.
- You have difficulty seeing clearly at night, making it less safe to drive.
- Colors appear faded.
- Your affected eye or eyes become more sensitive to light.
- You have double vision in your affected eye (which may go away as the cataract continues to grow).
- Halos appear around lights.
- Your contact lens or glasses prescription requires frequent changes.
Your eye doctor will probably suggest cataract surgery if you have vision loss that gets in the way of everyday activities like reading, driving, or watching TV.
Surgery to replace the cloudy lens is the only way to improve your eyesight with high success rate. There are no medicines, or eye drops that have been proven to improve cataracts or stop them getting worse..
Cataract surgery only takes 10 to 15 minutes, but you could be at the facility for a few hours.
The extra time is used for preparation, post-surgery evaluation and recovery instructions.
Cataract surgery is a safe, routine procedure.
Problems during and after cataract surgery are rare in our experienced surgeon’s hands.
Most people feel little or no pain during or after cataract surgery. You’ll receive a topical anesthetic (eye drops) to numb your eye during the surgery.
Shortly after surgery, your eye may feel gritty or slightly tender, but over-the-counter pain medicine should improve this.
Before you head home, you’ll be given eye drops and an eye shield or special glasses to protect your eyes. You also may be told to avoid certain activities such as touching your eye, bending over, and heavy lifting. A full recovery takes 4-8 weeks. However, you’ll likely be able to drive and engage in other activities much sooner than that. Your eye doctor will provide the best estimate, based on your circumstances.
Standard IOLs typically correct distance vision only, requiring patients to rely on glasses or contacts for near vision tasks like reading. Premium IOLs, however, offer the possibility of spectacle independence by correcting vision at multiple distances.
