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Old age
Lens proteins change slowly over decades. The lens yellows and stiffens, so light no longer passes as a clear image. This is the most common cause of cataract.
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Cataract Services
We aim to provide our patients with the best treatment for cataracts at M G Eye Foundation, Bara Gamharia, Jamshedpur. Our cataract surgeons, DR KUMAR SAKET and DR MALAY KUMAR DWIVEDI, continually enhance their expertise through professional development, remaining at the forefront of current techniques in cataract surgery.
What is Cataract?
Cataract is clouding of the natural lens of the eye, which can lead to a gradual decline in vision. This condition is prevalent among older adults, but it can also affect younger individuals due to various factors. Understanding cataracts and their impact on vision is essential for effective management and treatment.
Why it develops
Causes
More than one factor can act together. Age is the most frequent; the rest explain cataract in younger eyes.
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Smoking
Tobacco smoke increases oxidative stress inside the lens. Long-term smoking is linked to earlier and denser cataract.
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Obesity
Metabolic strain associated with obesity can alter the chemistry of the lens and raise the chance of cataract forming earlier than expected.
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Diabetes
High blood sugar changes the water balance and metabolism of the lens. People with diabetes often develop cataract younger, and it may progress faster.
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Trauma
A blow, penetrating injury or previous surgery can damage lens fibres. A traumatic cataract may appear soon after injury or years later.
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Radiation therapy
Ionising radiation to the head or eye can injure lens cells. Cataract may follow after a delay of months to years.
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Inflammation of internal eye structures
Uveitis and other internal inflammation disturb the lens environment. Repeated inflammation is a recognised cause of cataract, including in younger patients.
How it feels
Symptoms
Symptoms build slowly. Many people first notice night driving or a change in colour, not pain.
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Hazy or blurred vision
Objects look foggy or out of focus, as if seen through a dirty window. Reading, faces and road signs become harder to resolve.
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Difficulty seeing at night
Vision falls in low light. Driving after dusk feels unsafe because contrast is reduced and the pupil opens onto a cloudy lens.
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Faded or yellowed colors
The lens acts like a yellow filter. Whites look cream, and colours lose their true strength until the cataract is removed.
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Increased sensitivity to glare
Bright sunlight, headlights or indoor lamps cause discomfort. Scatter inside the cloudy lens makes light feel harsh.
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Double vision in one eye
A single object may appear doubled when the other eye is covered. This comes from irregular refraction within the cataract, not from a squint.
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Halos around lights
Rings or starbursts appear around lamps and oncoming headlights, especially at night, because light is diffracted by the opaque lens.
Treatment
For effective cataract treatment, surgery is often recommended. Phacoemulsification is a leading surgical method where ultrasound waves are used to break up the cloudy lens. The fragments are then gently removed, and a clear, artificial lens is implanted. This advanced technique ensures minimal invasiveness and promotes quick recovery, making it a preferred choice for cataract surgery.
Cataract Services Provided by Us
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Phacoemulsification with Foldable IOL
A small corneal incision of 2.8 mm is done. Then the cataract is removed by ultrasonic phacoemulsification probe, and the IOL is implanted.
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Multifocal IOL
Multifocal intraocular lenses are implanted to correct both far and near vision without spectacles. A small percentage of patients may need small power occasionally.
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Micro-Coaxial Phaco Surgery
This technique reduces the incision to less than 2.2 mm. Irrigation, aspiration and phacoemulsification are performed with instruments used in standard coaxial small-incision cataract surgery. Patients may have quicker wound healing, smaller surgically induced astigmatism, better postoperative visual sharpness, lower risk of infection, and more stable corneal biomechanics.
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Premium Cataract Surgery Options
These options enable vision for distance, intermediate and near tasks without blurred zones.
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Cataract FAQs
Questions patients ask
01What are the three types of cataracts?
There are three primary types:
- Nuclear sclerotic
- Cortical cataracts
- Posterior sub-capsular
02Can cataracts be cured?
Cataracts cannot be reversed with medications or non-surgical methods. The only definitive cure for cataracts is surgical intervention.
03How is a cataract removed?
The clouded lens is removed during surgery, and a clear artificial lens is usually implanted in its place, barring some cases where the artificial lens may not be used.
04How can you prevent cataracts from worsening?
Protect your eyes from UV rays with sunglasses, eat a healthy diet rich in antioxidants, avoid smoking, limit alcohol intake, and manage chronic conditions like diabetes. Regular eye exams are also crucial for monitoring eye health.
05What are the advantages of phacoemulsification?
Phacoemulsification is preferred for these reasons:
- No hospitalization
- Quick surgery
- Smaller incision
- Lesser complications and easy visual rehabilitation
- No restriction on routine activities
06How does multifocal IOL work?
These lenses are designed to provide the ability to see objects at different distances without glasses. The lens substance distributes light to different distances, allowing the eye to focus on different ranges for better vision.
07Can I wear my reading glasses with multifocal lenses?
Multifocal intraocular lenses are designed to provide clear vision at near, intermediate and far distances and can eliminate the need for additional reading glasses.
08Which method is best for cataract surgery?
The best method is generally phacoemulsification because of its minimal invasiveness, quick recovery time, and high success rate. The choice may vary based on individual patient needs and the surgeon’s recommendation.
Visit M G Eye Foundation
to provide comprehensive eye care services to all the sections of society at affordable cost.
- Plot No. 121, Durga Puja Maidan, Near Vani Vidya Mandir School, Bara Gamharia, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
- +91 84090 01008
- mgeyefoundation@gmail.com
- Monday–Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.. Sunday: Closed
Surgeons
DR KUMAR SAKET
Cataract, medical retina and trauma specialist
DR MALAY KUMAR DWIVEDI
Pediatric Ophthalmologist, Cataract and Squint specialist
