A cataract is a thick,
cloudy part that outlines the lens of the eye. A cataract takes shape
when proteins in the eye start to gather which further stops the lens from
transferring clear images to the retina. The retina converts the light into
signal which comes through the lens.
Cataract causes vision loss which
cannot be rectified with glasses. This can only be removed with Lasik
surgery. Cataract surgery doctors assure that this surgery restores the
vision and is further helpful in reducing the dependency on eye-wear. Cataract
is mostly linked with ageing process. People after the age of 50 are likely to
have this issue. Some people, with this problem, have also observed yellow
vision, dim or double vision. These problems make it really difficult to read,
work on a computer and do anything that requires clear sight. Cataract problem
can make the patient more sensitive towards sunlight as it might cause direct glare
to the eye. Surgery could be of great help for such issues.
Can the Surgery be Redone: Cataract
surgery cannot be redone as the hazy natural lens of the eye is carefully removed
by cataract surgery doctors during
the cataract procedure. Once this surgery is performed and the natural cloudy
lens is replaced with an artificial one, there is very less chances for this to
come back or re-grow. Doctors say that generally cataract do not come back once
removed, however, in some cases, it was observed that vision blurring has
occurred after several years of surgery.
Thorough Consultation: Before the
procedures, a comprehensive eye check up is done by Cataract surgery doctors and medicines or drops are prescribed if
required. This completely depends on the severity and varies from case to case.
Doctors take the patient through complete details of the procedure either via
video presentation, written or a handbook manual to help the patient take an
informed decision. It is important for the person to know about the pros and
cons of the surgery and talk to the cataract surgeon at length about the
specific issues and requirements. If a person is already having vision problem
along with cataract, he/she might opt for intraocular lenses (IOLs) that facilitates
with the option to correct distance and near vision at the same go.
A cataract operation is a onetime
procedure as it has been researched and observed that the cataracts do not
return on its own. It is also seen that sometimes a very thin layer of film
develops behind the lens even after years of surgery. This membrane can be
removed with a quick and painless laser procedure in the clinic.
