Cataract
Clouding of the eye’s lens that blurs vision, cured by a short day-care operation.
Overview
The natural lens slowly becomes cloudy with age. Glasses help for a while, but surgery is the only cure.
In phacoemulsification the cloudy lens is removed through a tiny cut and replaced with a clear artificial lens. Most people go home the same day.
Symptoms
- Blurred or cloudy vision
- Glare from lights at night
- Faded colours
- Frequent change of glasses
Causes
Ageing, diabetes, long-term steroid use, eye injury and sun exposure.
Specialities
Frequently asked questions
Can cataract be treated in Trichy?
Yes. Hospitals listed here have specialists and the equipment to diagnose and treat it; ask a coordinator to compare options and costs.