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Cataract surgery lenses option
My father at the age 57, suggested for cataract surgery. Hospital people suggested costly lenses range from 15000 to 40000. They have not given any information on difference in lenses types and advantages of lenses. Can anyone guide me on which lenses is better one and how to choose lenses.
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Hello A. Best lens material is hydrophobic acrylic. Choose any lens which has this property B. Monofocal lens will need glasses for distance and near vision after surgery C. Multifocal lenses will give you independence from glasses D. If you have high astigmatism then toric lenses or toric multifocal lenses will help Choose as per your pocket or budget Indian lenses are also doing well
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There are 3 different types of intra ocular lenses. 1. Monofocal which correct your vision for a particular distance , usually distance , meaning you need glasses for near work. 2. Toric lenses which correct any pre existing cylindrical number so that you have clear vision for distance ( useful if you do have a significant cylinder or astigmatism before surgery)3. Multifocal , which correct your vision for all distances so you do not have to wear glasses at all. Cataract surgery is not an emergency. Do not get operated at the doctor who does not explain clearly the benefits of various types of lenses and simply shows you a menu Card with different prices. You can read the chapter on Cataract in my book simplifying eye care available on Amazon. Maskati eye clinic, Opposite Charni Road station east, Mumbai
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You decide your budget and leave it to your doctor,he will choose the best available for you.have faith in your doctor. However Indian lenses are also equally God and economic .
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