Cataract Services

Cataract is the opacity in the natural crystalline lens and typically occurs because of ageing, although other reasons may be prolonged use of steroids, exposure to ultra violet light and associated health problems like diabetes and eye injuries. Cataract com occur in infants and is called congenital cataract.

Surgery is the only known effective treatment for cataract. All cataract surgeries include removal of the cloudy natural lens and replacing it with an Intra Ocular Lens (IOL). At Vatsal hospital eye care, Phacoemulsification is performed (No stitch, No Injection surgery) and a foldable IOL is inserted. There are multiple IOL choices available for the surgery which are explained below. These lenses can be inserted through a small 2.2mm to 2.8mm opening.

Aberration free/Aspheric IOLS

These IOLs gives good quality of vision post- operative due to the lens design, it also improves the contrast sensitivity of the patient and good night vision. These lenses also filter the harmful UV light and blue light which are said to be harmful to the retina.

Trolic IOLS

These IOLs correct the pre-existing corneal astigmatism there by reducing the possibility of spectacle wear for distant vision post operatively.

Multifocal IOLS

These IOLs provide clear vision for all distances hence almost 90% of the day-to-day activities can be performed without the need for additional glasses. Rarely the patient may experience glare during nights post operatively but usually gets adapted within a few months.

Instruments Available

Alcon Laureate Phacoemulsification machine, Keratometer, Lens Star (Optical Biometer), Corneal Zeiss Microscope.