Cataract Services

Cataract Services

Cataract Services

World-Class Surgical Care for Crystal Clear Vision.

Cataract (Motiyabind) is the leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide. Our department is equipped with the latest Micro-Incision Cataract Surgery (MICS) technology and a wide range of premium Intraocular Lenses (IOLs) to not just restore vision, but enhance it.

Overview

A cataract is the clouding of the eye’s natural crystalline lens, which lies behind the iris and the pupil. As we age, proteins in the lens break down and clump together, creating a “cloudy” effect that prevents light from passing clearly to the retina. It is a natural part of the aging process.

Who is at Risk?
  • Age: Most common in individuals over the age of 60.
  • UV Exposure: Excessive exposure to sunlight without UV protection.
  • Lifestyle: Smokers and heavy alcohol consumers.
  • Medical History: Long-term use of steroid medications.
  • Blurry Vision: Vision feels foggy, like looking through a dirty window.
  • Glare & Halos: Sensitivity to headlights while driving at night.
  • Faded Colors: Colors appear dull or yellowish.
  • Frequent Prescription Changes: Glasses numbers change rapidly.
  • Phacoemulsification (MICS): The gold standard “No-Stitch, No-Injection” surgery. Ultrasound energy is used to emulsify (break up) the cloudy lens through a microscopic incision (less than 2.2mm).
  • Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery (FLACS): A premium, blade-free robotic option where a laser performs the critical steps of the surgery for extreme precision.
  • IOL Implantation: The cloudy lens is replaced with an artificial Monofocal, Multifocal, or EDOF (Extended Depth of Focus) lens.

Overview

Patients with diabetes or other systemic health issues often develop cataracts at a younger age (Pre-senile cataract). These cataracts tend to progress faster and are often “Snowflake” or posterior subcapsular cataracts, which severely impact reading vision.

Who is at Risk?
  • Diabetics: Uncontrolled blood sugar accelerates lens clouding.
  • Trauma: Previous eye injury (blow to the eye).
  • Inflammation: History of Uveitis (inflammation inside the eye).
  • High Myopia: Severe nearsightedness increases susceptibility.
  • Rapid Progression: Vision deteriorates over months rather than years.
  • Near Vision Loss: Specific difficulty in reading or doing fine work.
  • Starbursts: Bright lights appearing to “starburst” significantly.
  • Specialized Phacoemulsification: Requires experienced surgeons to manage the “sticky” or “hard” nature of diabetic cataracts.
  • Retinal Evaluation: Mandatory pre-operative retinal check to rule out Diabetic Retinopathy.
  • Toric IOLs: Often recommended to correct Astigmatism (cylindrical power) alongside the cataract.

Overview

While rare, infants can be born with cataracts or develop them in childhood. Unlike adult cataracts, this is an emergency because it can permanently stunt the development of the vision center in the brain (Amblyopia or “Lazy Eye”).

Who is at Risk?
  • Maternal Infections: Infections like Rubella or Measles during pregnancy.
  • Genetics: Family history of childhood cataracts.
  • Metabolic Disorders: Conditions like Galactosemia.
  • Prematurity: Babies born effectively early.
  • White Pupil (Leukocoria): The center of the eye looks white instead of black in photos.
  • Squint (Strabismus): The eyes do not align properly or wander.
  • Nystagmus: Rhythmic, shaking movements of the eyes.
  • Lack of Fixation: The baby does not track faces or toys.
  • Urgent Surgery: Must be performed within weeks of birth to allow visual development.
  • Lisectomy/Membranectomy: Specialized surgical techniques for pediatric eyes.
  • Visual Rehabilitation: Extensive post-surgery patching therapy and glasses are required to prevent lazy eye.

Overview

We offer a range of lenses to suit your lifestyle:

  • Monofocal IOLs: Provide clear distance vision (Glasses needed for reading).
  • Toric IOLs: Corrects Astigmatism (cylindrical power).
  • Multifocal / Trifocal IOLs: Eliminates the need for glasses for Distance, Intermediate (Computer), and Near (Reading).
  • EDOF Lenses: Extended Depth of Focus lenses for active lifestyles.

Patient FAQs

Can a cataract come back?

No, once the natural lens is removed, the cataract cannot return. However, the capsule holding the new lens can become cloudy later (PCO), which is easily treated with a 2-minute OPD laser procedure (YAG Laser).

The procedure typically takes 10–15 minutes per eye. It is a daycare procedure, meaning you go home the same day.

No, we use numbing eye drops. You remain awake but feel no pain.

Don’t Ignore the Warning Signs. A detached retina or diabetic bleed requires immediate attention to save your sight.

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