How Is Cataract Treated?

As cataract progresses, it affects a person’s ability to do daily tasks.  Surgery is the best and the only option that is available. Cataract surgery involves removing the opaque lens of the eye and replacing it with a transparent artificial lens.

Micro-incision cataract surgery:

It involves making an incision at the side of the cornea (the clear outer covering of the eye) and inserting a tiny probe into the eye. The probe emits ultrasound waves that soften and break up the lens so it can be suctioned out. This process is called phaco-emulsification.

The natural lens is replaced by a clear plastic lens called an intraocular lens (IOL).

Instructions:

You will be permitted to go home within two hours after cataract surgery.  The procedure to use eye drops are explained to you during  the discharge time.

• There is no diet restriction.

• Playing with children is to be avoided for a few days to avoid any kind of eye injury.

• Do not rub the eye with hand or handkerchiefs. Use only tissues which can be used and thrown away so as to avoid infections.

• Head bath is permitted after 3 days of surgery.

• In order to keep the eyes clean after surgery, one should wipe softly with cotton dipped in lukewarm water.

• Hands should be washed with soap before putting the eye drops.

• All activities at home are allowed after 2 days, including reading, writing, watching TV etc. Cooking and taking an evening walk in crowded areas should be avoided for a week.

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