A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens of the eye, which can cause vision loss.
Surgery is the only effective treatment for cataracts. The procedure is called cataract surgery and it involves removing the cloudy lens and replacing it with an artificial lens called an intraocular lens (IOL).
There are several different types of cataract surgery, but the most common is phacoemulsification. This is a minimally invasive procedure where the cloudy lens is broken up using ultrasonic waves and then removed through a small incision.
Another option is the extracapsular cataract extraction, which is a more invasive procedure that involves a larger incision and removal of the lens in one piece.
Its a daycare procedures and around 5 days stay in India.
Most people do exceedingly well with cataract surgery. Its success rate is about 99 percent. Complications from cataract surgery are rare but may include corneal swelling and/or inflammation in the eyes.
The recovery time for cataract surgery varies depending on the individual and the type of surgery performed, but most people can return to their normal activities within a week or two.
