⦁ Age: The most common cause of cataracts is the aging process, which leads to a gradual opacification of the lens.

⦁ Injury: Trauma to the eye can lead to cataract formation.

⦁ Steroid Use: Prolonged use of steroids can accelerate cataract development.

⦁ Systemic Diseases: Conditions such as diabetes can speed up cataract formation.

⦁ Radiation: Exposure to certain types of radiation can contribute to early cataracts.

⦁ Blurred Vision: The primary symptom is a gradual loss of clarity in vision.

⦁ Glare and Difficulty Driving: Some patients experience increased glare, particularly at night.

⦁ Reduced Night Vision: Decreased ability to see in low-light conditions.

⦁ Fading Colors: Colors may appear less vibrant.

⦁ Difficulty Reading: Fine print may become hard to read due to decreased contrast sensitivity.

Before cataract surgery, a comprehensive eye examination is essential. This includes:

⦁ Vision Assessment: Checking for clarity and sharpness of vision.

⦁ Refraction: Testing to determine the best prescription for vision correction.

⦁ Glare Testing: Evaluating how well vision improves under various lighting conditions.

⦁ Pressure Check: Measuring intraocular pressure.

⦁ Retinal Examination: Using dilating drops to examine the retina.

⦁ Lens Power Calculation: Performing an A-scan or laser scan to determine the appropriate lens power for implantation.

⦁ Additional Tests: In cases of mature cataracts or suspected retinal disease, tests such as sonography or ERG may be necessary.

Cataract surgery is typically the only treatment and involves replacing the cloudy lens with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL). Modern techniques include:

⦁ Phacoemulsification: A minimally invasive procedure using ultrasound to break up the cataract before removing it.

⦁ Laser-Assisted Surgery: Utilizing laser technology for precision cuts and lens removal.

⦁ Monofocal Lenses: Provide clear vision at one distance (near or far).

⦁ Multifocal Lenses: Allow for vision at multiple distances (near, intermediate, and far).

⦁ Toric Lenses: Correct astigmatism while providing clear vision.

⦁ Extended Depth of Focus (EDOF) Lenses: Improve vision across a range of distances with minimal glare.

⦁ Monofocal IOLs: Designed for single-distance vision correction.

⦁ Multifocal IOLs: Offer multiple focal points for near, intermediate, and distance vision.

⦁ Accommodative Lenses: Mimic the natural lens’s ability to change focus for various distances.

⦁ Toric Foldable Lenses: Correct both astigmatism and provide clear vision at different distances.

⦁ Tecnis® Symfony IOL: Provides an extended range of vision for treating presbyopia and cataracts, offering a broader field of clear vision compared to traditional lenses.

Cataract surgery is generally quick, painless, and performed on an outpatient basis. Most procedures today require no stitches and result in a swift recovery. At Ashu Laser Vision and Ashu Eye Hospital we treat the best advanced treatment for painless cataract surgery eye clinic and hospital in Andheri Mumbai.