Cataract faq

Frequently asked Questions:

When is the best time to get my cataract surgery done?
There is no as such restriction for the time and weather you can get your surgery done. It's a belief that it has to be done only in the month of winter. But with new advanced surgery and technology, there is no need to wait for winters.

I need surgery on both eyes, when can I get second eye done?
If surgery is recommended on both eyes, you can get your second eye treated after 10 to 15 days.

How long will this artificial lens last?
The intraocular lens is placed permanently in your eye and will last your life.

I take several prescription medications in routine. Should I continue this before surgery?
Yes. Take all prescription medications as you normally do before surgery. In case you are using blood thinner medicines or for prostate, tell your surgeon.

How long will it take on the day of surgery?
Surgery usually takes maximum half an hour but the entire process may take 2-3 hours.

Why does it feel like there is something in my eye after my surgery?
You've had a microscopic incision on the surface of your eye. When you blink, you may feel a slightly scratchy sensation until the incision heals. Scratchiness is also a symptom of dry eyes. After surgery, our patients find that using artificial tears helps to alleviate the symptoms.

How soon may I resume driving after surgery?
Most cataract surgery patients enjoy a significant improvement in their vision after 5-7 days. You may drive when you feel comfortable.

I see great at a distance, but why can't I read without glasses?
Your implant is a single-focus lens. If your lens was chosen for distance vision, you will need reading glasses. Some patients elect to have one eye focused for close vision so they can read without glasses. However, this may compromise distant vision. Multifocal lenses by which you can have both distant and near vision with minimum dependence on glasses can be opted, but it takes a while to get adjusted to these lenses. Doctor will recommend best lens suitable as per your eye.

Post surgery, will there be any change in vision quality or colour contrast?
Patients with cataracts see their world through a yellow tint. It's just like wearing yellow-tinted ("blue-blocker") sunglasses. These glasses block colors from the lower end of the color spectrum like blues and violets. When the cataract is removed and replaced with a clear implant, you will see these unfamiliar colors again. This may be much more dramatic for some patients than others, depending on the cataract.