Our team at Shekhar Eye Hospital ensures the best cataract surgery in Bangalore. A cataract is quite common among older adults. Let’s get to know more about cataracts. A cataract is an opacity in the crystalline lens part of the eye. Common causes of cataract occurrence include
- Aging of the eye
- Family history
- Diabetes
- Injuries
- Medications
- Unprotected exposure to sunlight, etc.
Cataract Symptoms
Cataracts can cause decreased vision, glare at night, haloes, and decreased brightness. Due to visual disturbances, there may be difficulty driving or climbing stairs. It can lead to more falls and accidents.
So, what is cataract treatment? Before we can talk about treatment procedures, we need to understand the various types of cataracts.
Types of Cataract
Various types of cataracts include:
- A subcapsular cataract occurs at the back of the eye lens. People with diabetes or those taking high doses of steroid medications have a greater risk of developing a subcapsular cataract.
- A nuclear cataract forms deep in the lens’s central zone (nucleus). Nuclear cataracts are usually associated with ageing.
- White, wedge-like opacities characterize a cortical cataract. These start on the periphery of the lens and work their way to the centre in a spoke-like fashion. This type of cataract occurs in the lens cortex. This is the part of the lens that surrounds the central nucleus.
What causes a cataract in the eyes?
The most common cause of cataracts is age-related changes in the lens of the eye, leading to opacity. Besides advancing age, cataract risk factors include:
- Ultraviolet radiation
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Obesity
- Smoking
- Prolonged use of corticosteroid medications
- Statin medicines used to reduce cholesterol
- Previous eye injury or inflammation
- Previous eye surgery
- Hormone replacement therapy
- Significant alcohol consumption
- High myopia
- Family history
One theory also indicates that oxidative changes in the eye lens can cause cataracts.
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What is the course of Cataract Treatment?
Shekar Eye Hospital in Bangalore treats many patients experiencing various symptoms of cataracts. These symptoms include blurred vision, glare, light sensitivity, poor night vision, and fading colours. Qualified doctors examine patients with eye cataracts in detail with various tests.
At Shekar Eye Hospital in Bangalore, we believe in providing world-class eye care to our patients. We offer comprehensive cataract treatments, utilizing cutting-edge technology to deliver precision and effectiveness. Our skilled team of professionals caters to each patient’s unique needs, ensuring a personalized, patient-focused approach. Through advanced diagnosis methods and proven surgical techniques, we strive to restore and improve your vision, enabling you to experience life with clarity once again.
Best Cataract Surgeon in Bangalore
Only the finest care should be considered when it’s about the health of your eyes. At Shekar Eye Hospital, our dedicated team is led by the top cataract surgeons in Bangalore. With extensive experience and a reputation for excellence, our surgeons provide unparalleled care and attention to every patient. They utilize the latest advancements in ophthalmic technology to ensure effective, safe, and quick recovery, empowering you to regain your sight and your independence.
In-Depth Eye Examination: Uncovering the True Nature of Your Cataract
The tests before cataract surgery include Retinoscopy and refraction, done to determine the refractive error of the eye. Tonometry is used to determine eye pressure or intraocular pressure. Keratometry for the measurement of the curvature of the eyes.
Detailed retinal evaluation:
The axial length of the eye is measured by doing an A-scan. Then, biometry (IOL master) calculates the power of the implanted intraocular lens (IOL).
Detailed retinal evaluation:
The B-scan is done in cases of dense cataracts. It helps evaluate posterior segment status and detect a few retinal diseases.
If you are experiencing cataract symptoms, please visit our eye specialists immediately. Our cataract specialists will guide you towards the right treatment. They will also clarify details about whether visual improvement is likely after the surgery.
Our cataract specialists at Shekar Eye Hospital will conduct several tests to learn about the structure and health of your eye. These include visual acuity tests, pupil dilation tests, glare tests, vision tests, fundus examinations, biometry, and tonometry test. Our hospital provides exceptional value and affordable cataract surgery with optimal quality. For further queries, please check out the cataract surgery explained by our specialists on Youtube.
Cataract treatment in Bangalore at The Shekar Eye Hospital
Experience in curing over 50,000 cataract treatment in Bangalore, India
In most cases, surgery is the only option for the successful treatment of cataracts. There has been a great revolution in the surgery for cataract extraction.
Earlier, a large incision in the eye helped remove cataracts, and an artificial lens was placed. However, these procedures had lots of complications. Therefore, after the advent of minor incision cataract surgery, smaller, self-sealing micro incisions are made placing a rigid intraocular lens (IOL).
Cataract surgery is performed under local anaesthesia or topical anaesthesia drops. In the surgery, cataractous lenses are removed using self-healing incisions using the latest technologies like phacoemulsification.
Facing a cataract diagnosis can be daunting, but with Shekar Eye Hospital, you’re in trusted hands. Our comprehensive cataract treatment in Bangalore. combines advanced technology with the expertise of our highly skilled doctors. We prioritize your comfort and ensure every procedure is conducted with utmost care. From the initial consultation to post-operative care, we accompany you in every step of the way, providing advice, support, and world-class treatment to restore your vision and enhance your quality of life.
Phacoemulsification Surgery for Cataract
Recent advancement in cataract surgery procedure is called phacoemulsification. It allows smaller incisions and the placement of foldable intraocular lenses. Therefore, it is also known as small incision cataract surgery or “phaco” surgery.
During the process, a tiny probe is inserted into the eye. The probe uses safe ultrasound waves to soften and break the cloudy centre of the lens. Later a suction removes it.
This lens is replaced by implanting an artificial lens called an Intraocular Lens of a high standard to restore vision. The lens capsule’s back half retains to support the intraocular lens (IOL). In addition, modern foldable lens implants can fit through smaller incisions, resulting in no sutures.
Our ophthalmologists perform this delicate surgery using advanced operating microscopes, miniature instruments, and other modern technology. Our high standards of operating microscopes and meticulous surgery are appreciated by many.
A natural lens can focus on near objects by changing their shape. During cataract surgery, an artificial lens replaces this natural lens.
Artificial lenses do not have the same elasticity as natural lenses. This can cause patients to need glasses for seeing near objects after cataract surgery. Recently, multifocal lenses for cataract surgery are becoming popular and can also take care of near vision. There are various cataract lens options available. A few are multifocal, monofocal, toric lens, etc. Shekhar Eye Hospital uses the best lens for surgery as per the patient’s eye condition.
Shekar Eye Hospital’s strengths in Cataract treatment
Shekar Eye Hospital prides itself on its excellence in cataract treatments. We enjoy a bright record of visual recovery results among all our cataract patients. The hospital can handle varying cataract conditions, with ease. This is possible due to a combination of expert ophthalmic surgeons, physicians, IOL implantation specialists, and high-tech resources.
International technologies and facilities aiding Cataract treatment:
- Sovereign Phacoemulsification System with ICE Technology from AMO (USA)
- Millennium Microsurgical System from Bausch & Lomb (USA)
- Zeiss (Germany) and Leica (Switzerland) microscopes
- IOLs (including foldable and multifocal) from AMO, Zeiss, Bausch & Lomb, and Alcon
- Autokeratometer from Nidek (Japan)
- A-scan ultrasonic biometer (Alcon, USA)
- YAG laser for capsulotomy
- Prime-grade consumables
- Fully automatic operating tables (Germany)
- Availability of topical anesthesia
- Live videocast of surgical procedures
