Cataract is one of the most common caused of preventable blindness. Mostly the human natural lens becomes cloudy due to accumulation of denaturation proteins in it. Common causes is ageing, although smoking, radiation exposure, genetics, prolonged use of steroids have been associated with increased risk of cataract.

Can drops cure cataract?

Many drops in market claim that they cure it but till date no medicine can have been made to cure the cataract.

Do you know how cataract was cured in ancient times?

Interestingly, cataract was removed by a technique in with blow on eye caused mature cataract to dislodge from its zonules into the vitreous cavity, patients used to start seeing again. This was called as couching.

What is second sight?

Certain cataracts causes temporary improvement in near vision called second sight, which eventually fades out as the cataract progresses.

When do you need surgery?

Depending upon the grade of maturity and the personal needs of the patient, decision for surgery is made by us.

Cataract treatment-

Cataracts can be easily treated with surgery. Before the surgery, your medical health condition like hypertension and Distance Mellitus is assessed and certain tests are conducted. If the patient is medically fit, he is taken us for the surgery. Your eye surgeon will perform a process called phacoemulsification during which the cloudy lens is removed and replaced with a clear man-made focussing lens. These artificial lenses (called as intraocular lens implant, or IOL) remain permanently inside your eye and do not degrade. The entire process takes less than 30 minutes and is absolutely painless.

Cataract surgery is usually a day care procedure, which means that you will go home on the day of your operation within 2 hours. It is a painless, stitch-less, no bandage surgery with all premium iols at affordable prices.

Which iol is best for me?

Cataract surgeries can cost you anywhere between a few thousands to over lakh depending on the type of IOL (artificial lens) you are opting for. Our counsellors will be able to help you are opting for, Our counsellors will be able to help you with details pertaining to the benefits of each lens tyoe and the one that will suit you best. Talk to our expert. We have all range of iols monofocal, multifocal and accommodative iols. We offer an extensive range of expert services and treatments for a variety of sight conditions, including:

• Casualty clinics
• Cataract surgery
• Corneal diseases, conditions and trauma
• Diabetic retinopathy
• Glaucoma
• Medical retinal service
• Minor operations
• Orthoptics
• Paediatric ophthalmology
• Retinal screening
• Syringing of tear ducts