Cataract
Cataract is the leading cause of preventable blindness in the world. 80% of the blindness in India is due to cataract.
Cataract is mainly seeing in aged person around 50 years old or above , in one or both eyes. Some times seen in children at birth is called congenital Cataract. In some cases due to penetrating and blunt Injury also leads to cataract.
Symptoms are haziness ,blurred and double vision, sensitivity to light and glare, difficulty seeing in poor lighting conditions and changes in contrast sensitivity, colour fading.
Cataract eye surgery is the only treatment for cataract in world wide , 1.5 mm incision Phaco Emulsification with Intra Ocular Lens Implantation are the most advanced cataract removal method ,Some times Small Incision Cataract Surgery will do in Hyper Mature Cataract . The world wide best Phaco emulsification machine Alcon Centurian Gold star is available in Kollam district only at Shankars eye hospitals (are the best eye hospitals in kollam district)
Cataract Department Services
- Proficient technology to take IOL power calculation, preoperative evaluation, and in the operation theatre
- Dedicated and skilled team of Optometrists and Nurses for pre-operative evaluation
- Concept and technology planning for super speciality cataract surgery
- To equip the efficient cataract surgeon with skills to manage challenging cases and aim for the best visual outcomes
Surgical Techniques Available at Shankar’s Eye Hospitals (the best eye hospitals in kollam district)
Shankars eye hospitals , offers various advanced, cutting-edge surgical techniques to treat cataract. Based on the Cataract Grade, health condition, working environment and lifestyle, the Surgeon will recommend the best suitable options three commonly used surgical techniques are:
Small Incision Cataract Surgery (SICS)
This is also an old technique where the cataract is removed manually through a slightly larger incision. Mainly doing for hyper mature cataract.
Phacoemulsification
Phacoemulsification is the small incision (2.4 mm to 2.8 mm)cataract surgery wherein a machine is used to emulsify (break down and remove) the cataract with a special probe that utilizes ultrasound energy. smaller incision size results in lesser astigmatism and thus better quality of vision for the patient. A fold-able interocular lens is implanted after the emulsification of the nucleus. This surgery is performed under Topical Anaesthesia as a daycare procedure following which the patient is free to go home. This is a painless and modern cataract surgery technique that offers quick healing and cataract surgery recovery.
MICS (Micro Incision Cataract Surgery)
MICS (Micro Incision Cataract Surgery) is the most advanced cataract surgery, the standard phacoemulsification is performed with an incision size of 1.5 mm. The smaller incision size in this procedure as compared to the standard phacoemulsification has the benefit of faster healing and induces lesser astigmatism. The patient can lead the normal life soon.
Infrastructure
IOL Master
For accurate measurement of intraocular lens power.
A Scan
Essential for lens power calculation before cataract surgery.
Manual Keratometer
Measures the curvature of the cornea for precise contact lens fitting and refractive surgery planning.
Auto Refracto Keratometer
Combines autorefraction and keratometry for a comprehensive analysis of vision and corneal curvature.
Pentacam
Provides a detailed 3D analysis of the anterior segment of the eye, crucial for diagnosing and managing corneal diseases.
Specular Microscope
Evaluates the corneal endothelium to assess corneal health and detect early signs of disease.
Yag Laser
YAG Laser treatment is a highly effective, non-invasive procedure used to treat posterior capsule opacification (PCO), a common side effect that can develop after cataract surgery.