Phacoemulsification

Preparation and precautions

The highly complex cataract surgery require best of skill sets of a surgeon in diagnosing the cataract, in diagnosing associated factors which might complicate the surgery, choosing best lens type for each patient, calculating intraocular lens power and a flawless surgery with planning for all worst that can happen. But it is truly painless day care surgery for patients, with minimum disruption of daily routine and spectacle independent vision after surgery in most cases. It improves not only vision but sleep, depression, anxiety, chances of falls & sense of well being. Cataract in most cases is due to ageing process where the natural clear lens becomes cloudy with age. Few conditions hastens cataract formation like Diabetes, Chronic steroid use, smoking, drinking and eye trauma. The correct time to get operated is when vision doesn't improve with glasses and reduced vision affects your daily routine. The artificial lens which is implanted after cataract surgery are of various types depending on lens material, ultraviolet filter, square edge & aspheric designs and focality (power present on lens). After comprehensive eye examination a most suitable lens for you can be decided in consultation with your treating doctor.