Cataract, commonly known as Safed Motia, is commonly considered an old age disease. However, there is a worrying increase in cases in children, especially infants. A cataract is a cloud of the natural, clear lens of the eye, which can cause blurred or blurred vision. In more advanced cases, it can also cause significant vision loss if left untreated.

While most cataracts are related to age and develop gradually over time, there are many other risk factors. These include eye injuries, medical conditions like diabetes, prolonged contact for ultraviolet (UV) rays, a family history of cataract and long -term use of some drugs such as steroids. To see common symptoms, blurred or blurred vision, difficulty in seeing at night, sensitivity to light, looking at Hello or dazzling around the lights, dual vision, and changes in color perception.

However, cataracts and their treatment have many myths and misconceptions around. Knowing the facts is important for making the right decisions about eye examination and surgery. Since the initial detection and timely treatment can help restore vision and prevent long -term complications, we tap a specialist to help us overcome all myths around it.

Fact: Cataracts are common in elderly people, but can affect young people and children and even present from birth (congenital cataract). Dr. in Bengaluru. A adviser to Agarwal’s I Hospital, Dr. Nilima Shah says, “People with history of injury, infection, metabolic diseases such as diabetes, steroid use, ultraviolet or other harmful radiation risk, etc. can develop cataracts at an early age.”

Fact: Once developed, Dr. Shah says that cataract cannot be treated with any eye drops, drugs, diet or exercise. “The only effective treatment is to remove surgical removal with introcular lens implantation. In the early stages of cataract, changes in glasses can help.”

Fact: A cataract is the cloud/option of the natural lens of the eye. Dr. According to Shah, this is not an additional increase. Once it is removed from surgery, it does not happen again. “The new lens remains in the eyes for life and does not need to be replaced. In some patients, there is a mild opesification of the support behind the lens, which can easily be cleaned as an outpatient department (OPD) process with laser,” she explains.

Fact: Cataract surgery should be done then whenever cataract vision causes problems and/or becomes hard or swollen, causing other eye problems. She says that with advanced technology of stitchless surgery, cataracts can be safely removed in the first stages, giving patients visible freedom.

Fact: Cataract Surgery, Dr. Shah says, using ultrasonic and laser techniques can be performed in a few minutes without stitches, injections and eye patches with modern methods. It does not include bed rest or prolonged recovery time. Patients need to obtain regular examinations to use eye drops for a few weeks and ensure proper treatment.

Fact: The incision required for cataract surgery is too small and mostly does not require stitches. However, Dr. Explains Shah, no cataract surgery can be performed without incision.

Fact: Cataract with IOL implantation depends on the type of IOL requirement after surgery. Dr. According to Shah, with the use of monophocal IOL, glasses are required after surgery, mainly for near work. Advanced IOLs are available, such as trifocal Iol, multiplical Iol and similar people, which can help patients see without glasses after surgery.

A particular type of Iol called Toric Iol can take care of the already existing cylindrical numbers due to variation in the size of the cornea. These IOLs are more expensive than monophocal IOL.

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