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Do I have cataract?

You may, if you are over 40 years of age and have blurred vision, light sensitivity or glare, poor night vision or fading of colors. These symptoms may differ based on the subtype of cataract, nuclear, cortical or sub capsular type.

What happens when I come for a checkup at the hospital?

During your visit to our hospital, you will first be taken through a routine check up of your refraction by a team of qualified optometrists. Your pupils will then be dilated and you will be examined by a consultant, who will then discuss the nature of your cataract and your surgery options with you. Prior to your surgery, you will need to undergo some routine medical and blood tests and an A-scan that will help the doctor to determine the power of the new lens to be implanted in your eye. You can then choose a surgery date convenient to you. Surgeries are done on all days of the week except Sundays.. Following dilatation, it maybe difficult to read or drive for several hours after the visit.

Is phacoemulsification long and painful?

No, the procedure is a simple day care one. The area surrounding your eye will be cleansed, and sterile drapes will be placed over you, exposing only the eye to be operated on. You might have a local anesthetic, which involves a small injection around your eye to keep the eye muscle relaxed during surgery or just drops instilled in your eye to numb it. This makes the surgery completely pain free. The whole process is usually over within 15 minutes.

What do I need to do before the surgery?

It is good to wash your face thoroughly with soap and water before coming for surgery. Use the antibiotic eye drops prescribed to you before the surgery. You can eat a light breakfast on the morning of the surgery.

What happens after the surgery?

After surgery a bandage or shield will be placed over your eye. You can go home the same day after a brief period of rest at the hospital immediately after the surgery. You can resume normal, moderate activity as soon as you feel up to it. You should wear protective glasses or an eye shield during the day till your doctor advises you to discontinue them. You can bathe carefully from below your neck but do not wet the operated eye for 15 days. You are advised to gently clean the eyelids with a piece of cotton boiled in water or a sterilized tissue.

Can I stay in the hospital after my surgery?

You can return home soon after surgery and return the next day for their fist post operative check up. However, if you desire to stay back with an attendant you can stay overnight in comfortable inpatient rooms at no extra charge.

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