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Cataract Surgery Treatment in Kolkata

Cataract surgery

Cataract Surgery Treatment in Kolkata

Cataracts clog the eye's lens, causing impaired vision, eventually leading to blindness if left untreated. It is a popular and very effective method to remove cataracts. An intraocular lens (IOL), a clear artificial lens, is inserted in place of the clouded lens during the procedure. This is usually done under local anaesthesia on an outpatient basis through a minimally invasive approach.

Advanced methods like phacoemulsification enable smaller incisions and quicker healing times. Ultrasonic energy is used to break apart the clouded lens. Following surgery, patients may notice improved eyesight almost immediately. The best outcomes are usually seen in the following weeks after surgery. 

Cataract surgery is one of the safest and most common surgeries done globally because of its high success rate and low risk of complications. People can resume daily activities with minimal disruption and restore clear vision after surgical treatment. Maintaining eye health and visual acuity requires routine follow-up consultations. 

Consult our ophthalmologists if you need Cataract Surgery Treatment in Kolkata. 

A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that can cause blurry vision. Book an appointment today if you need Cataract Surgery Treatment in Kolkata.

FAQ's

Three main techniques used in Cataract Surgery are: 

  • Phacoemulsification

  • Femtosecond Laser-assisted Cataract Surgery (FLACS)

  • Extracapsular Cataract Extraction (ECCE)

 You could need surgery if cataracts in one or both eyes impair your ability to see normally. If an optometrist needs to examine the back of your eye to treat any other disorders, they might also suggest cataract surgery. Other indications for Cataract Surgery are:

  • Macular degeneration associated with ageing

  • Retinopathy caused by diabetes

It's crucial to understand that vision loss caused by other disorders cannot be treated by cataract surgery. It only helps with cataract-related visual loss. 

On the day of surgery, your surgeon will measure your eye to determine the appropriate focusing power for your IOL. He or she will also ask you about any medications you take, and you may be asked to stop taking some of them before the procedure. You may also be prescribed eye drop medications to begin before the procedure, which help prevent infection and reduce swelling during and after the procedure. Your ophthalmologist might advise you to wait at least six hours before eating any substantial meal.
 

You can get Cataract Extraction Surgery at a hospital or an outpatient facility. The following are done during hospitalisation: 

  • You will either receive an injection around your eye or eye drops to numb your eye. Also, you can be prescribed medication to aid with relaxation

  • During the procedure, you will be conscious and might see movement and light, but you won't be able to see what the doctor is doing to your eye

  • Your surgeon uses a specialised microscope to examine you. The surgeon makes tiny incisions (cuts) close to the edge of your cornea using a blade or a laser. These incisions allow the surgeon to access your eye's lens. They will remove the cataract by breaking up the lens using tiny devices. After that, they will install a new lens

  • It is typically not necessary for your surgeon to sew the wounds closed. With time, these "self-sealing" incisions will close on their own. Your eye will be shielded during the healing process following surgery

  • You will spend fifteen to thirty minutes recovering from anaesthetic in a recuperation area. 

Following the procedure, your surgeon will be monitoring you for an hour. They will also schedule your initial follow-up visit. After surgery, everything could appear hazy. This is typical. Over the coming days and weeks, your vision will gradually get better. Among the other transient adverse effects are:

  • Sense of grit in your eyes

  • Bloodshot or red eyes

  • Eyes filled with tears

Cataract Surgery offers several benefits beyond just improving vision. Some of the benefits include:

  • A brighter, sharper vision

  • Reduces irritation from glare when you're looking at bright lights (such as at night when driving)

  • See colours more clearly

  • In some circumstances, reduce your dependence on glasses

Complications during and after Cataract Surgery are uncommon when performed by a skilled physician with expertise. You can be especially vulnerable to the effects if you have certain eye diseases or other health issues. The following are some possible risks of Cataract Surgery:

  • Haemorrhage or swelling in the eyes

  • Persistent ache in the eyes

  • Vision loss or blurred vision

  • Visual anomalies like shadows, halos, and glare

  • Shifting of your new lens

  • Posterior capsular opacification, or clouding of the lens-containing membrane

  • Detachment of the retina 

  • Infection 

Most patients have minimal to no pain during or after Cataract Surgery. While undergoing the procedure, a topical anaesthetic (eye drops) will be administered to numb your eye. Your eye can feel scratchy or a little sore after surgery but over-the-counter painkillers should relieve these symptoms. 


 

Most of these side effects resolve in a few days, but a complete recovery may take four to six weeks. If you require new glasses, you won't be able to acquire them until your eye has healed completely, which should take about six weeks. 
 

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