Phacoemulsification Cataract surgery

Cataract is caused by the clouding of the natural lens of the eye and usually develops as a result of old age, but may occur in infants and young children too.  As the disease progresses, it leads to painless, progressive decrease in vision which can also result in a poor quality of life, interfering with day-to-day activities like driving and reading. 

 Cataract is an age related problem that usually starts developing around late 40s and intensifies by the time an individual attains the age of 50 to 60. It can also be caused by eye-trauma, long-term diabetes, corticosteroid medications or radiation treatments. 

There is no medication for treating cataract but surgery has long proven to be an effective treatment. With the advancement in technology, it is now safer than ever to get your vision corrected. Phacoemulsification surgery with IOL implantation is the standard treatment for cataract.

Post cataract surgery the recovery period is minimal. In the first week after surgery, it generally is recommended that the patient keep his or her eye covered at all times, either with eyeglasses or an eye shield. Avoid bending and lifting any sort of weight for 15 days. Use the prescribed eye drops appropriately.

Yes glasses are needed after surgery for near work like reading. Although routine distance activities can be carried out without glasses.  You may opt to chose for multifocal lenses which provide you vision for distance and near, in such cases dependency on glasses are reduced. 

Every person recovers differently and has different needs. Cataract surgery normally has a very quick recovery and the majority of individuals can normally get back to work after 10 days.

Jobs that are more physically demanding and involve exposure to dust might require a more graduated return to full activities.