[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1647280414487{background-color: #f4f4f4 !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”WHAT IS A CATARACT?” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center” css_animation=”fadeIn”][vc_column_text]A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens in the eye. A Cataract is a commonly occurring age-related disorder of the eye which blocks the light from reaching the retina and causes unclear vision. As the cataract progresses, it causes hazy vision and may interfere with your daily activities. Cataracts usually develop between the ages of 60-80.

Patients with cataracts may need to undergo surgery for cataract removal.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT CATARACTS” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_toggle title=”WHAT CAUSES CATARACTS?”]

• AGEING: People older than 60 years of age are at increased risk of getting Cataracts.
• EXPOSURE: Overexposure to UV rays can negatively affect the eyes and cause Cataracts.
• DRUG INDUCED: One can get Cataracts due to prolonged usage of steroids.
• DIABETES: People with diseases like diabetes are more likely to develop a Cataract.
• TRAUMATIC OR INJURY INDUCED CATARACT: An injury to the eye can cause Cataracts or even complete loss of vision.
• ALCOHOL ABUSE OR CHAIN-SMOKING.

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[/vc_toggle][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_toggle title=”CAN CHILDREN DEVELOP CATARACTS?”]Cataracts can occur in children. Any white reflex observed in children should be taken seriously. Visit a pediatric ophthalmologist for prompt diagnosis and management. Advanced Eye Specialists doctors can help diagnose and refer you to a pediatric ophthalmologist. [/vc_toggle][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_toggle title=”WHEN IS IT BEST TO TREAT CATARACTS?”]Many people think that cataract has to develop completely before it can be removed, but this is no longer true. Cataract surgery is a safe and predictable procedure that can be performed at any point of time you feel your reduced vision is impacting your day-to-day life.[/vc_toggle][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_toggle title=”WHAT HAPPENS IF A CATARACT IS LEFT UNTREATED?”]If left untreated, over a period of time, the clouded areas of the lens can become larger and denser, resulting in worsening of the vision. This could take anywhere between a few months to several years. Eventually, your entire lens can become clouded, leading to a further increase in blurred vision, thus affecting your daily activities.[/vc_toggle][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_toggle title=”WILL I BE AWAKE DURING CATARACT SURGERY?”]Yes, usually patients remain fully awake during a cataract surgery.[/vc_toggle][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_toggle title=”HOW DO I KNOW WHICH LENS IS RIGHT FOR ME?”]No single lens works for everyone and your ophthalmologist can determine the most appropriate option for you. However, in general, if you would like to depend less on glasses, ask about our range of multifocal lenses. 

[/vc_toggle][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_toggle title=”WHICH IS THE BEST SURGICAL PROCEDURE?”]The best surgical procedure is one that combines high precision and has the greatest safety margin. Currently, Laser Cataract Surgery and selecting a package where all disposable instrumentation is used is probably the best.[/vc_toggle][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_toggle title=”CAN CHILDREN DEVELOP CATARACTS?”]Cataracts can occur in children. Any white reflex observed in children should be taken seriously. Visit a pediatric ophthalmologist for prompt diagnosis and management. Advanced Eye Specialists doctors can help diagnose and refer you to a pediatric ophthalmologist. [/vc_toggle][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_toggle title=”WHEN IS IT BEST TO TREAT CATARACTS?”]Many people think that cataract has to develop completely before it can be removed, but this is no longer true. Cataract surgery is a safe and predictable procedure that can be performed at any point of time you feel your reduced vision is impacting your day-to-day life.[/vc_toggle][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_toggle title=”CAN CATARACTS RECUR?”]Once a cataract is removed it cannot recur. However, over a period of time, some patients may complain of cloudy vision. This condition is called a secondary cataract and it can be treated by a simple laser procedure.[/vc_toggle][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_toggle title=”HOW SUCCESSFUL IS A CATARACT SURGERY?”]The overall success rate of a cataract surgery is +98%. Continuous innovation in techniques and instruments has made the procedure simpler and safer than before.[/vc_toggle][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_toggle title=”WHEN CAN I RESUME MY DAILY ACTIVITIES?”]A minimum of seven days rest is recommended before you resume your day-to-day activities. This may vary based on your eye condition and your working environment. A polluted and stressful environment should be avoided.[/vc_toggle][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_toggle title=”HOW LONG DOES A TYPICAL CATARACT SURGERY TAKE?”]

Cataract surgeries typically last for approximately 15-30 minutes.

[/vc_toggle][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_toggle title=”ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS POST SURGERY?”]As your eyes heal in the days following surgery, you may experience various visual disturbances, such as glare and halos (rings around light sources) in certain lighting conditions. This is normal and usually subsides over time.[/vc_toggle][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_toggle title=”WHEN CAN I EXPECT FULL RECOVERY?”]Most people notice a significant improvement in their vision and can resume everyday activities within 24 hours after cataract surgery with precautions that have been informed to you after surgery. However, depending on which intraocular lens you have implanted, it can take between two weeks to six months to completely adjust and for you to achieve your optimal vision.[/vc_toggle][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]

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