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Ojas Eye Hospital For Cataract Surgery
Cataract treatment in Mumbai, Cataract Surgery In India

Frequently Asked Questions About Cataract Surgery

What is Cataract? ?

Opacification of the normal transparent lens is called “cataract”.

What causes cataract ?

Age related, Traumatic, Metabolic, Toxic, Secondary cataract.

What is the treatment for cataract ?

- The only treatment for cataract is its surgical removal.
- Extra Capsular Cataract Extraction (conventional technique)
- Micro-incision Cataract Surgery - Phacoemulcification (Modern Technique)

Can cataract be treated with Medicines, Yoga or eye exercises ?

There is presently no medical treatment, Yoga, eye exercise that will prevent cataracts or reverse them once they develop.

What is Micro phaco technique and it’s advantages ?

Microincision Phacoemulsification is a procedure in which the cataract is removed with a sub 2 mm incision and a foldable micronicision lens is implanted though it. Advantages of Phacoemulsification:

- The operation is least injurious to the eye.
- It is a day care procedure with fast visual recovery
- It is a stitchless operation & is done under local or topical anaesthesia (Use of eye drops)
- One can resume work in the shortest time possible.
- Less chances of post-operative cylindrical number

What are multifocal intraocular lenses ?

The multifocal IOL lens can increase your chances for a life free of dependence on glasses or contacts after cataract surgery for near, far, and intermediate vision. If you have worn glasses for a very long time this might be an opportunity for you to eliminate this hassle from your life.

Ojas Eye Hospital A Center of Excellence for Cataract Surgery in Mumbai, India.