Cataract
Ophthalmology Services

Doctor’s recommendation of routine eye examination

A cataract is not a skin that grows over the eyes but a clouding of part of the internal eye called the lens. Vision becomes blurred or dim because light cannot pass properly through the clouded lens to the back of the eyes.

Cataract is most often formed due to the natural consequences of getting older. In younger people they can result from an injury, taking certain medication, long-standing inflammation,or illnesses such as diabetes. Treatment of cataract is surgical – by simply removing the cataract, replace it with an artificial intra-ocular lens and vision can be restored.

Sign and symptom:

  • Decreased or blurred vision (often described as a "fog")
  • Double vision
  • Brown spots in the visual field
  • Sensitive to light

 
 

Treatment Options:
When cataracts cause visual disturbance in everyday activities, such as driving, reading, or watching television, surgery is the only effective treatment.

  • Phacoemulsification (Phaco)

    • modern, small incision surgery
    • fast recovery
    • daycare procedure

  • Extra capsular lens extraction (ECCE)

    • Surgery for hard or mature cataract
    • Admission recommended

Useful Link: http://nihseniorhealth.gov/cataract/toc.html

Disclaimer Note: Information contained in these pages is not intended for medical diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician/consultant or other qualified health care provider before starting any new treatment.