Types Of Cataract Surgeries
If you have cataracts, you may be wondering about your options for cataract surgery. Cataract surgery is a safe and effective way to restore your vision and improve your quality of life. In this blog, I will share with you the different types of cataract surgery, their benefits and risks, and how to choose the best one for you :-
1) Common types of surgeries -
There are multiple ways to remove cataracts and it is for your eye surgeon to decide which type of eye surgery would be the best solution for you. Phacoemulsification is the most common procedure used for cataract removal nowadays. A small surgical incision is created and the cloudy lens is broken into tiny fragments. The incision size is very small upto 2.2 mm which helps in early recovery of patient. Once the fragments are removed, an artificial lens is placed. When phacoemulsification is not possible, extracapsular cataract surgery is performed. Intracapsular cataract surgery is rarely done these days but it can be useful in some cases.
2) Cataract surgery cost -
The cataract surgery cost can vary from patient to patient. Type of cataract, maturity of cataract and eye measurments are the factors that will decide the cost of the surgery. For many people, it’s an outpatient procedure with no need for hospitalisation. However, if the case is complicated one may require hospitalisation and further medical observation which may cause increase in the cost due to hospitalisation.
3) Types of IOL (intraocular lens) -
Intraocular lenses are implanted inside the eye to replace the eye’s natural clouded lens which are removed during cataract surgery. There are a wide variety of IOLs to choose from. There are affordable IOLs as well as premium ones. The best artificial lens for you depends on many factors, including your lifestyle and your specific visual needs. This choice of IOL is also a factor that will decide the cost of surgery.
4) When is the right time for cataract surgery? -
If the cataract is present in your eyes and it is causing difficulty in day to day activity, you have to think of doing your cataract surgery. However, doctor may not suggest surgery right away because of the presence of cataracts. If the cataracts are not causing blurred vision or interfering with daily activities, then the doctor may not suggest surgery but if an individual is finding it difficult to perform daily activities such as reading, cleaning, cooking, and driving, they may suggest going for surgery as quickly as possible. So, it depends on the urgency, which could vary from person to person.
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