1.What is Cataract ?
Ans: It is opacification of Lens or Lens material.
2. Why it happens?
Ans: It is mainly age related ( Senile). It occurs early in Diabetes, Arthritis, Thyroid disorder, Trauma, Collagen Vascular diseases, Low immunity Conditions etc.
3. At what age it occur?
Ans: It is seen from children to old age. It occur at any age. Commonly seen after 50 -60 years of age.
4. What should I do to identify Cataract in my eyes?
Ans: Detail examination from Ophthalmologist is must.
5. Any drops are available to avoid Cataract?
Ans: NO
6. How to manage this condition?
Ans: Cataract Surgery is the option. Various Types of Cataract Surgeries are available like SICS, Phaco, Laser assisted Cataract surgeries. Your Ophthalmologist will explain in detail about this.
7. What is IOL?
Ans: It is Intraocular Lens put after Cataract removal. Various types of Lenses are available like Foldable, Nonfoldable, Multifocal etc. Before surgery IOL power calculations done.
8. What are the precautions after Cataract Surgery?
Ans: Put the Drops regularly as advised. No water in eyes for 4 to 6 weeks. No headbath. Wear Goggles for 4 to 6 wks to prevent trauma or foreign body in eyes.
9. Is Cataract Surgery Safe?
Ans: YES. It is safe.
10. What kind of anesthesia used?
Ans: Local injection given. Topical drops also put.