Cataract
Any opacity of crystalline lens is called cataract. However when it is dense enough to disturb vision it becomes Clinically significant. As density of cataract increases, sensitivity to glare increases ,it becomes difficult to drive, read or even recognize faces. A cataract can seriously impair quality of your life.
PRE-OPERATIVE EVALUATION
- Visual Acuity assessment
- Slit Lamp Bio-microscopy
- IOP Measurement(Goldman Applanation)
- Direct & Indirect Ophthalmoscopy
- Keratometry
- Axial sonography of Eye
- Systemic Evaluation
COUNSELLING BY OPHTHALMOLOGIST : Details discussion of the surgical strategy , the post-operative expectations and most importantly the IOL options are explained to the patients and their attendants by operating surgeon.
Surgery is the only treatment for Cataract. During surgery ,the surgeon removes the opaque lens &replace it with a clear intra-ocular lens manufactured to high level of optical precision.
Various surgical techniques available for cataract. These are MICS, Phacoemulsification, SICS, ECCE & ICCE.
| MICS | PHACO | SICS | ECCE | ICCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incision size | 1.8mm | 3.0mm | 5.2mm | 10-12mm | 10-12mm |
| No. of sutures | Nil | Nil | Nil | 4-5 | 4-5 |
| Complication Rate | Min. | + | ++ | +++ | ++++ |
| Astigmatism | Min. | + | ++ | +++ | ++++ |
