Best Cataract Surgery in Mulund

Proper preparation for cataract surgery is vital for a smooth surgical procedure and rapid recovery. Preparation steps involve:

• The ophthalmologist will first perform a comprehensive eye examination before cataract surgery to identify any underlying eye issues that may complicate the procedure.
• During this eye examination, the ophthalmologist will measure the eye to determine the correct focusing power needed for the IOL.
• You may be advised to use eye drops to reduce the risk of swelling and infection during or after surgery.
• You may discuss the surgical procedure, its potential benefits and risks, and post-surgical care requirements with your ophthalmologist before going ahead with the treatment.
• The eye doctor generally suggests stopping to wear contact lenses for several days or weeks prior to the surgery.
• The doctor will ask about any medications you are currently taking and might recommend discontinuing certain medications, like blood thinners, to minimize bleeding risks du
• ring and after surgery.You may need to fast for some hours before a cataract surgery.
  Be sure to arrange for someone to accompany you home following the surgical procedure.

On the day of the cataract surgery, the following steps will be carried out:

• The ophthalmologist will initially administer eye drops to enlarge the pupil.
• Topical anesthesia will be used to numb the eye's surface, and a sedative might be provided to help you feel more at ease and relax during the surgery. If sedatives are given, you will remain awake but may feel drowsy during the surgery.
• The eye surgeon will then create an incision in the cornea using a laser or a blade. Usually, this incision does not require stitches for closure.
• The doctor will now proceed to break the cornea into fragments, usually using the phacoemulsification technique, which uses ultrasound waves to break the cloudy lens into pieces. These pieces will subsequently be removed by suction.
  Alternatively, the doctor may opt for the extracapsular cataract extraction technique, which involves making a larger incision to remove the entire front capsule of the lens, necessitating stitches. The back capsule of the lens is preserved to allow the placement of the artificial lens.
• The new lens will be inserted through the incision that is already made. Most intraocular lenses can be folded for simpler insertion and then unfolded within the space where the cloudy lens was previously located.
• The eye surgeon will then tape an eye patch or eye shield over the treated eye for protection.

The full cataract surgery normally takes between 10 and 60 minutes to complete.

Once the cataract surgery is finished, the eye doctor will monitor you for about 15 to 30 minutes. They will also inform you about your next follow-up appointment. After this observation period, you can go home.
It is common to have blurry vision, watery eyes, a gritty sensation, and redness in the eyes following the surgery. These symptoms generally decrease over the following days or weeks following surgery.

You have to follow these instructions for post-surgical care after cataract surgery:

• Use eye drops as prescribed by your eye surgeon.
• Avoid shampoo, soap, and water from entering the treated eye.
• Avoid rubbing or applying pressure to the eye.
• Use sunglasses when going outdoors.
• Use the eye shield while sleeping and at other times as advised by the eye doctor.