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What is cataract?

In a normal eye, the clear lens sharply focuses light from outside on the retina. If the lens becomes cloudy, light reaching the retina becomes blurred. A cloudy lens is a cataract.

What causes cataract?

Cataract is most often the result of the normal ageing process. They may also occur in children due to some developmental abnormality (Congenital cataract). Other causes of cataract include diabetes, uveitis, drug use, and trauma.

Is it treatable?

With ease!!! All it requires is a simple removal of the clouded lens followed by the implantation of an intra ocular lens (IOL) into the eye to restore vision.

How is the lens removed?

Modern day cataract surgery involves removal of the cataract through a small incision by the procedure of PHACOEMULSIFICATION. In this procedure, the surgeon uses a computerized instrument that vibrates constantly emitting ultrasonic vibrations which dissolve the cataract into fine particles that are then vacuumed through an opening in the instrument. This makes the entire surgery a simple outpatient procedure that is sutureless, painless and bloodless.

Secondary or after cataract:

This simply refers to the cloudiness of the capsule behind the intraocular lens. This occurs months to years after the original cataract surgery. If this cloudiness blurs your vision, a clear opening can be painlessly made in the center of the posterior capsule membrane with a YAG laser. This procedure is done on an outpatient basis without any pain or any injection.

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