Cataract:
What is Cataract?
- In the Normal Eye, the lens is clear & transparent,
-which focuses light on the retina
-To produce sharp image & clear picture.
Symptoms of Cataract?
-Cataract is the clouding of this lens in the eye.
-This results in blurring of vision.
-Colors appears dull or faded
-Poor night vision
The only treatment currently available is Surgery
Phacoemulsification:
-Here the cataract is removed through a 2.8 mm incision
-This procedure doesnt require any sutures.
- And new foldable lens is implanted.
-Healing and Visual Recovery is faster
-Chances of wound infection are minimized
-Surgery restores vision in a weeks time
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