Cataract is the most common eye defect in the elderly and is the main cause of vision loss. It is a natural part of aging and is common after the age of 40. Cataracts can worsen faster in people with certain conditions, including diabetes, high blood pressure or obesity. As the severity increases it can cause blurred vision, sensitivity to light, glare, and increased nearsightedness or distorted images.
When cataract begins to affect your quality of life and ability to perform normal daily activities you have to discuss about a cataract surgery with your eye doctor. During cataract surgery the cloudy lens of your eyes is removed and replaced with an artificial lens which gives you clear vision. With most safe and comfortable modern treatment system, the surgery department at V-Trust performs painless and suture less cataract surgery.
The main symptom of cataract is the blurry vision. Need for surgery is based on the severity of the disease. Mild cataract may not disturb the clear vision, but when it became severe the vision become blurred and glare. Other symptoms of cataract are poor night vision, faded colors, a halo appears around lights, glare vision makes it difficult to drive especially in night and affect almost all daily activities.
You don't necessarily need surgery if you have a cataract. You might not even notice that your vision has changed. Some individuals with this disease can see perfectly well with prescription eyewear, a magnifying glass, or better lighting. But when it became severe along with time you may experience dim, blurred vision or double vision.
Cataract surgery is a highly successful procedure, improving vision in 95% of the cases and it is the only way to remove cataract. Never get late to consult an ophthalmologist if you have any vision issues mentioned above. Your doctor will analyses the condition thoroughly and take proper action to solve your problem.
An intraocular lens implant, which is a new, clear lens, is used to replace the clouded natural lens of the eye during surgery. The prescription power of this new lens was precisely assessed and customized for each individual patient.
Patients are instructed to go home and rest for the remainder of the day following their surgery. They asked to wear an eye shield or eyeglasses to help protect the eye for a fixed time and not allowed to shake head more and wash it.
Some mild discomfort and itching, along with some fluid, also will present in patients for the two days immediately after surgery. Most of the discomfort should disappear after a couple of days and complete healing occur almost within eight weeks.
In order to manage eye pressure, inflammation, and prevent infection, your doctor may advise eye drops or other medications. These drugs may occasionally be administered into the eye during surgery.
