CATARACT surgery

CATARCAT SURGERY  is a procedure to remove the lens of the eye and, in most cases, replace it with an artificial lens. A cataract causes the lens to become cloudy when it is typically clear. Cataracts can eventually affect vision.

Cataract  surgery  is performed on an outpatient basis. Cataract surgery is very common and is generally a safe procedure.

Cataract surgery is done to treat cataracts. Cataracts can cause blurry vision and increase the glare from lights. If a cataract makes it difficult for you to carry out your usual activities, your health care team may suggest cataract surgery. When considering cataract surgery, keep these questions in mind:

• Can you see to safely do your job and to drive?
• Do you have problems reading or watching television?
• Is it difficult to cook, shop, do yardwork, climb stairs or take medicines?
• Do vision problems affect your level of independence?
• Do bright lights make it more difficult to see?.

Complications after cataract surgery are uncommon, and most can be treated successfully. Cataract surgery risks include:

• Swelling. Infection. Bleeding. Drooping eyelid.
• Artificial lens moving out of place.
• Retina moving out of place, called retinal detachment.
• Glaucoma. Secondary cataract. Loss of vision. 

Eye drops are  prescribed for use on day of surgery.

You can typically go home on the same day as your surgery. However, you won't be able to drive, so arrange for a ride home. Also arrange for help around home, if necessary, because your eye doctor may limit activities, such as bending and lifting, for about a week after your surgery.

Cataract surgery, usually an outpatient procedure, takes an hour or less to perform. First, eye drops are placed in your eye to dilate your pupil. During cataract surgery, the clouded lens is removed, and a clear artificial lens is usually implanted.  

A week or so before your surgery,  painless ultrasound test is performed  to measure the size and shape of your eye. This helps determine the right type of lens implant, called an intraocular lens, or IOL.

Nearly everyone who has cataract surgery will be given IOLs. These lenses improve your vision by focusing light on the back of your eye. You won't be able to see or feel the lens. It requires no care and becomes a permanent part of your eye.

A variety of IOLs are available. Before surgery, you and your eye doctor will discuss which type of IOL might work best for you and your lifestyle. 

Some of the types of lenses available include:

• Fixed-focus monofocal. This type of lens only helps to see far away. Reading glasses will generally be needed for reading.
• Trifocal. This type of lens has different areas that help to see near, medium and far away. These lenses are like glasses with bifocal or progressive lenses.
• Astigmatism correction, also called toric. If you have a significant astigmatism, a toric lens can help correct your vision.

•   Use eye drops as  directed by the  doctor 
•   Do not rub the  operated eye 
•   Wear   goggles 
•   While sleeping on the  first day of  surgery :Indoors – 7 days ; Outdoors – 1   month 
•   Avoid fall of dust in the eyes
•   Wash   your hands before applying  eye drops or   touching the area  around your eye.
•   Do not   drive two wheelers for  14 days 
•   Start  washing Face- 3 days after surgery with  soap & water; Head- 7  days     

               after surgery

•   Do not swim or dive for 4  weeks
•   Limit the use of phone, other screens  for 3   days 
•   Do not   take heavy, oily food for 7 days. Prefer homemade food  

In case of decrease in vision, increase in redness and pain get in touch with your doctor

immediately.

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