Cataract is a common eye condition that causes clouding of the eye's natural lens, leading to blurred vision. This condition typically develops with age but can also result from injury or certain medical conditions. Cataract surgery, a safe and effective procedure, involves replacing the cloudy lens with a clear artificial lens to restore clear vision.

While age remains a significant driver in the advancement of cataract, it's important to recognize additional potential risk factors associated with this condition

• Increasing Age
• Previous eye trauma or injury
• Health conditions like diabetes, kidney disease, glaucoma, smoking,
• Previous eye infection, and inflammation inside the eye
• Prolonged use of certain medications like steroids either in the eye or for other systemic problems
• In children: due to genetic or metabolic defect or due to infection and trauma

• Blurred or cloudy vision
• Double vision in one eye
• Fading or yellowing of colors
• Light Sensitivity or increased glare at night causing difficulty in driving Coloured Haloes

By performing a cataract surgery, the natural clouded lens will be replaced by an artificial intraocular lens (IOL).

Phacoemulsification: In this method a tiny instrument is inserted through a very small incision (approximately 2.2 to 2.8 mm wide). Ultrasound vibrations break the cataract into tiny pieces which are then gently suctioned out.

Usually no stitches are required to close the incision. This minimally invasive surgery allows faster and safer healing, and you can return to your normal activities in no time.

Robotic Cataract surgery: Bladefree Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery is the latest innovation in cataract surgery.

The laser can help in creation of surgical incisions, Perfect Circular opening on the lens surface (capsulotomy/ Rhexis), Fragmentation of the natural human cataractous lens into small pieces.

The added advantages of Robotic surgery over conventional cataract surgery is that it is

• Extremely Accurate,
• Excellent Predictability
• Free of Human Errors

IOL Options available at MediVision:

1. Monofocal Lenses: It is the basic type of lens implanted after cataract surgery. It is designed to provide clear distance vision. However, you will need glasses for reading and for close detailed work.
2. Aspheric Lenses: : Crafted for precision, Aspheric lenses offer enhanced visual clarity by minimizing distortions and aberrations, ensuring crisp and sharp vision. They also allow better night vision and visibility under low light conditions.
3. Toric Lenses: Personalized for those with astigmatism (or cylindrical power in which the corneal curvature is different in perpendicular axes, Toric lenses correct irregularities in the cornea, providing clear and focused vision for a life unhindered by blur
4. Multifocal Lenses/ Edof Lenses: Embrace the freedom of vision at all distances with our multifocal lenses, seamlessly blending near, intermediate, and distant vision for enhanced clarity and convenience. This does not mean that you can do away with glasses completely and may occasionally need glasses for very fine tasks at near and distance.
5. Toric-Multifocal: Combining the benefits of toric and multifocal technologies, our toric-multifocal lenses offer comprehensive vision correction for individuals with both astigmatism and farsightedness.
6. Scleral Fixated Intraocular Lens (SFIOL): Engineered for stability and visual excellence, our scleral fixed intraocular lenses offer a reliable solution for patients with complex eye conditions.

Experience precision and safety with our state-of-the-art cataract equipment, meticulously selected to ensure optimal surgical outcomes and patient comfort. Below is the list of the types of equipment used at MediVision to cure cataracts:

1. CATALYS Precision Laser System (Abbott Medical Optics): Harnessing advanced laser technology, the CATALYS system offers precise and customized laser cataract surgery for cataract patients, ensuring optimal outcomes and enhanced safety.
2. Centurion Vision System (Alcon): Equipped with innovative features like Active Fluidics™ and OZil® Intelligent Phaco, the Centurion Vision System enhances surgical control and efficiency, setting new standards for cataract surgery excellence at MediVision.