| Q.1. What is cataract ? |
| A.1. Opacification of the normal transparent lens is called “cataract”. |
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| Q.2. What causes cataract ? |
| A.2. Age related, Traumatic, Metabolic, Toxic, Secondary cataract. |
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| Q.3. What is the treatment for cataract ? |
A.3.
The only treatment for cataract is its surgical removal.
There are two treatment options available for cataract: |
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Extra Capsular Cataract Extraction (conventional technique)
- Micro-incision Cataract Surgery- Phacoemulcification (Modern Technique)
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| Q.4. Can cataract be treated with Medicines, Yoga or eye exercises ? |
| A.4. There is presently no medical treatment,Yoga,eye exercise that will prevent cataracts or reverse them once they develop. |
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| Q.5.
What is Micro phaco technique and it’s advantages ? |
| A.5. Microincision Phacoemulsification is a procedure in which the cataract is removed with a sub 2 mm incision and a foldable micronicision lens is implanted though it. |
| Advantages of Phacoemulsification: |
- The operation is least injurious to the eye.
- It is a day care procedure with fast visual recovery
- It is a stitchless operation & is done under local or topical anaesthesia (Use of eye drops)
- One can resume work in the shortest time possible.
- Less chances of post-operative cylindrical number
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| Q.6. What are multifocal intraocular lenses ? |
| A.6. The multifocal IOL lens can increase your chances for a life free of dependence on glasses or contacts after cataract surgery for near, far, and intermediate vision. If you have worn glasses for a very long time this might be an opportunity for you to eliminate this hassle from your life |
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