Is Cataract curable?
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Is cataract surgery painful?
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Can cataract surgery bring back my vision?
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What is the cost of cataract surgery?
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About Cataract
A cataract is the most common eye condition that affects millions of people in the world. It affects your lens by forming a white layer, also called clouding, on the surface of the eye lens. The clouding affects a person’s vision by making it blurry or hazy, increasing sensitivity to light, and affecting vision at night. Normally, your eye lens is responsible for focusing light on the retina and sending the signals to the brain to create visuals for you. In the case of cataract, clouding of the lens affects the contact with light that directly affects your vision. The most common cause of cataract includes the wear and tear of the lens as you grow old but other factors can also affect your lens. The only and the best treatment for cataract is cataract surgery. To know more about cataract, its causes, symptoms and treatment, keep reading this blog.
Who Gets Cataract ?
Cataract can affect anybody from like an adult to a older people. However, some people who are more likely to get cataract are:
- Older people who are above 40.
- People who have a medical history of cataract in their families.
- People who have some medical conditions like high bp, obesity, diabetes, etc.
- People who are exposed to UV rays.
- People who smoke.
- People who had a eye accident where their eye lens was affected.
Near By Hospitals Treating Cataract
Vision Eye Care
Bajaj Eye Care Hospital
Dr. Gupta Polyclinic & Nursing Home
C L Gupta Eye Institute
Gangasheel Advanced Medical Research Institute
Doctors Treating Cataract
What Causes Cataract ?
As mentioned below, the most common cause of cataract is ageing where the normal wear and tear of your eye lens becomes opaque and affects your vision. As we grow old, the proteins present in the eye lens break down, causing the lens to become opaque. Other causes of cataract can be exposure to ultraviolet light, medical conditions like high bp, obesity, diabetes, and lifestyle habits like smoking, and certain medications.
What Are The Symptoms Of Cataract ?
The cataract symptoms include:
- Blurry or hazy vision.
- Difficulty in seeing things at night.
- Increased sensitivity to light.
- Red eyes or watery eyes.
- Double vision.
- Fading of colors.
All or a few of these symptoms can indicate the presence of cataract in a patient. However, experiencing some of these symptoms can also mean there is some problem with your vision which might not be a cataract.
If you notice any of these symptoms, consult an ophthalmologist at the earliest.
Diagnosis Of Cataract
The diagnosis of cataract is a normal OPD process that involves some eye tests like visual acuity test, retinal exam, glare test, etc. The main diagnosis process involves physically examining your eye lens to rule out if it is a cataract or just a normal vision problem.
Treatment For Cataract
The treatment option for cataract is a cataract surgery where the affected lens is replaced with an artificial lens called an intraocular lens (IOL). The surgery is a quick outpatient procedure that is completed within an hour. The patient eye is covered with a cotton patch that is removed after a day or two. The patient is asked to wear the black specs for a month, follow a diet, avoid eating spicy or oily food and swim.
Average Treatment Cost For Cataract
The average cost of cataract treatment in India is between Rs 15,000 to 1,00,000 in India.
Is Treatment Covered Under Ayushman Bharat?
Yes, Cataract surgery is Covered in PMJAY/Ayushman Yojna. This means that an Ayushman card beneficiary who has a cataract can get this treatment at zero cost. However, if you are in Moradabad or Bareilly, you can get free treatment of cataract with an Ayushman card by just calling Medpho's helpline number 88569-88569