Cataract (White Motia/Safed Motia) is the most commonly performed surgery in eye. Cataract surgery has evolved from Extracapsular cataract extraction technique to latest Phacoemulsification technique which is minimally Invasive, Painless and Sutureless technique. There are many myths about cataract surgery which create unwarranted fear in people. So let move from this darkness of ignorance towards light of knowledge
MYTH : Cataract (White Motia) should be operated only when it is mature
FACT: With new and sophisticated techniques, cataract can be operated as soon as it starts interfering with clarity of vision .
MYTH: Cataract can be treated with eyedrops or exercise
FACT: Cataract can be treated by surgery ONLY. There is no eyedrop etc. to cure cataract
MYTH: Cataract is a disease
FACT: Cataract is an age related change and it will affect everybody in old age. Besides old age, other causes of cataract are steroid use, diabetes,trauma etc
MYTH: Cataract is contagious and may spread from one eye to other eye
FACT: Cataract is an age related change in eye and it may affect both eyes simultaneously or sequentially
MYTH: Surgery for cataract is dangerous and painful
FACT: Cataract surgery is quick, painless and safe with high success rate