A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens, most commonly caused by ageing. This page answers the most frequently asked questions about cataract causes, symptoms, surgical procedures, and post-operative recovery at Ciputra SMG Eye Clinic.<\/p>\n
Cataracts are usually caused by aging, but it may also be medication that you\u2019re talking, a bump, an accident, and so on.<\/p>\n
With the technology available now, cataract surgery can be performed at any time the patient wishes.<\/p>\n
If there are no complications and the patient is stable, the surgery will take around 15 \u2013 30 minutes.<\/p>\n
There is a chance that you may experience \u201csecondary cataracts\u201d. This is when your lens capsule becomes clouded. Secondary cataracts can be treated with a laser and necessitate no further surgery.<\/p>\n
Cataracts commonly appear in persons 60 years of age and above; however, there are people who are afflicted by them in their 50s, and they have also been known to appear in babies.<\/p>\n
Phacoemulsification, the newest advacement in cataract surgery, obviates the need for stitches and in-patient care. In most cases, patients can return to their daily routine the day after the surgery.<\/p>\n
At Ciputra SMG Eye Clinic, for the benefit and safety of the patient, we perform surgery one-by-one. The other eye may be operated on 1-2 weeks after.<\/p>\n
We use eye drops for topical anesthetization, prior to the surgery itself. Certain conditions do call for injections around the eyeball (local anesthetization). Our anaesthetician will advise on what kind\u2019s right for you.<\/p>\n
No. Cataracts can only go away with surgery, not medication.<\/p>\n
Cataracts can be operated on as soon as you notice problems with your vision.<\/p>\n
You will be conscious during the surgery \u2013 we use topical anesthetic. In certain cases, however, the doctor may recommend total anesthetic.<\/p>\n
Phacoemulsification, a new development in cataract surgery, shifts the nature of the surgery from in-patient to out-patient care. Patients who have undergone cataract surgery will be able to return to their normal routine the day after the surgery.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, no, but we do accept certain private insurance. Please refer to the article on insurance we take.<\/p>\n