A cataract doesn't arrive suddenly. It sneaks in slowly β colours lose brightness, headlights blur, reading becomes harder. By the time most people notice, they've already lost significant vision quality. The good news: cataract surgery is one of the safest procedures in medicine. Most patients see clearly the very next morning.
ECHS Patients: Cataract surgery with IOL implantation is covered under ECHS. Bring your smart card and referral β we handle everything else.
The natural lens inside your eye is normally crystal clear. With age β or sometimes because of diabetes, injury, or certain medications β this lens gradually becomes cloudy. That cloudiness is the cataract.
Light can no longer pass through cleanly, which is why vision becomes blurry, hazy, or dim. No amount of glasses or eye drops can reverse this. The only treatment is surgery to remove the cloudy lens and replace it with a clear artificial one.
The good news: the surgery takes 10 minutes, is completely painless, and most patients notice a dramatic improvement in vision by the very next morning.
Slightly blurry vision, mild glare. Many people manage with updated glasses at this stage.
Reading, driving and TV become difficult. This is usually the ideal time for surgery β easier procedure, better outcomes.
Significant vision loss. Surgery is still effective but technically more complex. Don't wait this long.
Phacoemulsification β a small incision technique that takes 15β20 minutes with no stitches in most cases.
Biometry measures your eye to calculate the exact power of your new lens. This step determines your visual outcome.
Eye drops numb the area completely. No injections needed. You stay awake and relaxed throughout.
A 2β3mm incision is made. Ultrasound breaks the cloudy lens into tiny pieces which are gently suctioned out.
A clear artificial lens is folded and placed through the same incision. It unfolds into position β no stitches needed.
The lens we implant is permanent. Dr. Sobti recommends the right one based on your lifestyle β not the most expensive option.
Clear vision at one distance β usually distance. Most common. Reading glasses still needed for close work.
Designed to provide vision at multiple distances β distance and near. Significantly reduces glasses dependence.
Extended Depth of Focus. Provides a continuous range of vision with fewer halos than traditional multifocals.
Corrects both cataract and astigmatism (cylindrical power) in a single procedure. Sharp vision without the cylinder.
Dr. Sobti's approach: He will explain all lens options clearly during your consultation and recommend based on your lifestyle, occupation and eye measurements β not cost. There is no pressure to choose the most expensive option.
Book your cataract consultation today. The assessment includes a full eye examination and honest advice β no pressure, no commitment required.
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