Q. When should I get cataract operated?

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When you, start seeing double images

When blurring of vision affects daily routine activities

When driving at night become difficult

When glares of light start affecting driving or daily routine work

Q. Will there be a need to use spectacles post-operatively?

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The need to use spectacles will depend upon the preoperative astigmatism and the type of IOL implanted. While premium monofocal lenses reduce the dependency on spectacles for distant vision, you will have to use spectacle for near vision. Multifocal and trifocal lenses, on the other hand, will reduce the need of spectacles for both distance and near vision.

Q. How much time does the whole procedure take and for how many days do I need to take leave from my work?

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On the day of the surgery, the patient will check in at the outpatient center one hour before the scheduled time.

With phacoemulsification, the surgical procedure can take as little as 10 minutes. The patient’s eye is bandaged for a few hours. You can resume your normal activity in 2-3 days.

Reasons for Longer Procedure:-

Complications such as ripping the lens capsule or bleeding in the eye can cause the surgery to last longer; while these complications are not common, the surgeon would have to adjust the procedure to manage the complications.

Q. What Precautions should I take after cataract surgery?

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