Cataract Surgery

In cataract surgery, the cloudy lens of the eye is replaced by another clear intraocular lens. It is among the most commonly performed surgery in humans. Micro-incision cataract surgery(2.2mm incision) with foldable IOL is our procedure of choice. There are a variety of lenses, which are implanted after cataract surgery, depending on the patient’s requirements. The most commonly implanted are Monofocal lenses. They provide clear vision for distance, but glasses are required for near activities. The advantages are high-quality distance vision, good contrast sensitivity, and comfortable night driving. The most important limitation of this group of lenses is difficulty in near vision and the need for glasses for near work. Patients may or may not require glasses for computer work.

The next group of lenses is Multifocal lenses. They provide clear vision for near and distant. The biggest advantage is the freedom of glasses for near and distant. But these lenses have a slight limitation of difficulty in night driving due to glare in dim light. Patients have a reduced contrast sensitivity and are not recommended in patients with associated ocular pathologies.