Treatment Of Cataract

Diagnosis of Cataracts :

A cataract is diagnosed by examining the inside of the eye with a Slit Lamp microscope. Once Diagnosed, a cataract can be removed at any time. When cataract interferes with normal daily activities such as reading the newspaper. it may be time to discuss with Dr. Doctor for an operation, to have the cataract removed.

The most effective treatment for cataracts is an operation to remove the cloudy lens. Diets or drugs have not been shown to slow or stop the development of cataract.

There are two types of surgeries available for Cataract removal:

1. Extra capsular cataract surgery Conventional technique Incision size from 10 to 12 mm Needs stitches to close the wound.
2. Phacoemulsification: known as phaco surgery uses ultrasonic energy to cut, break and suck the cataract. incision size varies from 0.9 to 3 mm No stitches hence no irritation less healing time , so early recovery less postoperative complication. No patch to cover the eye No injection aneathesia.

• There are no stitches.
• There is less trauma to the eye.
• Patients have improved vision sooner usually between 3 to 5 days.
• Patients can resume their daily activities almost immediately