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What is Cataract ?

Cataract is painless clouding in the lens of the eye which blocks light rays from passing through it. This, in tum, affects vision.

What are the effects of cataract on vision ?

Blurred, Foggy Vision Double vision in one eye Glare with light/sun Gradual Vision Loss

How is cataract treated ?

Surgery is the only possible treatment for cataract. Surgery is considered if cataract severely affects vision.

Your Doctor will consider surgery if:

You can not drive safely Routine activities are difficult (Cooking, Reading, Watching television, Climbing stairs) Blurred vision affects your job

How is the Surgery performed ?

The nurse will put eye drops to dilate your pupil The eye will be numbed using local anesthesia (Eye drops or injection) The surgen will make a tiny cut the eye The affected lens is broken into pieces and sucked out The lens is replaced by a new plastic lens.

Surgery takes 30-45 minutes and you can go home same day.

What are the possible complications ?

Swelling Infections Bleeding Cloudy vision due to a membrane growing over the new lens

How to prepare for Surgery ?

Inform the doctor about medications you take Arrange for medical paper tape to be used at home Arrange for a person to accompany you home after the surgery On the day of the surgery :

Follow Doctor's instructions about stopping medicines the night before

Wear comfortable clothes that don't need to be pulled over the head

How to care after surgery ?

After Surgery you must not:

Touch Rub or apply pressure to the eye for 2 weeks Lift anything over 10 kg for 2 weeks Drive or operate heavy machines until the doctor allows you Use soap over eye for 2 weeks Swim for 4 weeks

After Surgery you can:

Watch television, if comfortable Read, if comfortable Use sunglasses for light protection Have your hair washed by another person

How to use eye drops ?

Wash hands Shake well, the vial of eyedrops before removing the cap Lie down or sit with head bent bent backwards Open both eyes and look up With one finger carefully pull down lower eyelid

 

Squeeze the eye drops from the bottle into lowe eyelid Close the eye for 5 mins Gently wipe the excess drops with a tissue Wait for 5 min before using a diffrent eyedrop.