Vitreous floaters are common. Most floaters are relatively small and are only a minor annoyance under certain lighting conditions. If you are bothered by large vitreous floaters after cataract surgery, ask your eye doctor or cataract surgeon to refer you to an ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of floaters.
Cataract surgery restores vision that has been diminished due to clouding of the eye’s crystalline lens, which is located directly behind the pupil. Because vitreous floaters occur in the posterior part of the eye (the vitreous body is located in the large cavity in the back of the eyeball, between the lens and the retina), […]
Cataract surgery does not typically cause dry eyes. Only two very small incisions are made in the cornea during the procedure. These incisions heal quickly after surgery and do not significantly affect how many tears your eyes produce. Though cataract surgery does not cause dry eyes, a pre-existing dry eye condition can sometimes affect the […]
There is no time limit, it can be done even on the same day, especially for special cases like patients with other medical ailments who cannot be frequently mobilized for surgery.
Yes, typically you are awake during cataract surgery. This eliminates risks associated with general anaesthesia (being “put to sleep”) and enables your cataract surgeon to communicate with you during your procedure.
Cataract surgery is different from lasik ( surgery done to correct power of eyes ) .during cataract surgery ,your ophthalmologist remove the cataract lens and replace it with artificial IOL Where else in lasik the black part of the eyes ( cornea) is corrected to achieve clear vision without glasses. – Presbyopia is a condition […]
Near vision is due to the accommodation power of natural lens. Accommodation is a mechanism by which eye changes focus distance to near vision produced by change in lens shape. After the removal of the natural lens in cataract surgery, the artificial lens placed does not accommodate, hence the patient has to be given near […]
– High definition lens for high clarity eye sight after cataract surgery – Toric lens for patients with cylindrical power – Multi focal lens for patients with vision at all distances, no need for presbyopic glasses – Toric with multi focal for patients with both the above said benefits. – Ultra –premium cataract procedures are […]
Experience serious cataract surgery complications. In most cases, complications or side effects from the procedure can be successfully managed with medication or a follow-up procedure. To reduce your risk for problems after cataract surgery, be sure to follow the instructions your surgeon gives you and report any unusual symptoms immediately.