A cataract is generally a cloudiness that affects the usually transparent crystalline lens of the eye. The lens of the eye is what enables us to focus on objects effectively and a cataract hinders this process. Even though surgery for cataract can be delayed for a long period of time and sufferers are able to see with the help of visual aids, surgery is still the only known cure for this visual ailment up to date when the disease is in its latter stages. There are three basis and renowned surgery for cataract available in the market today. They are; Phacoemulsification, Extracapsular cataract surgery and Intracapsular cataract surgery.
Phacoemulsification is the most sought after form of cure for cataract in Dubai and is a procedure that is performed in less than 30 minutes. It consists of the removal of said cataract in order to ensure that the lens is restored to its usual crystalline state.
Extracapsular cataract surgery is a procedure that is utilized for advanced cases of cataract in Dubai and consists of a larger incision in order to do away with the ailment in one piece without allowing it to become fragmented within the eye. This procedure also utilizes an artificial lens and therefore requires longer recovery time for the sutures to heal while requiring an eye patch after the surgery.
Intracapsular cataract surgery is an even more advanced procedure that involves in completely removing the eye lens along with the surrounding capsule and requires the intraocular lens to be placed in front of the iris. Even though this method is rarely used, it is still an extremely useful procedure in case of severe trauma to the eye.
All standard to advances cataract procedures are performed at hospitals or surgical centers and are preceded with only after thorough eye examinations have confirmed the presence of a significant cataract that needs to be done away with immediately. Allowing a cataract to progress in your eye can lead to severely clouded vision and can therefore not only hinder your vision but affect your day to day life. Cataracts may occur in adults and even in children and have to be taken care of as early as possible in order to be able to do away with it with as little surgery time for the benefit of your eyes and in order to have a speedy recovery.
Lenses used to replace the cloudy lens in the process of cataract
1 – Normal (Monofocal) lenses Implants. In which the patient needs glasses after the operation to the near and distance.
2 – Multifocal lenses Implants for patients who meet the conditions for this lens. Multifocal implant offers seeing well for near and distance, without glasses
3 – Toric Lenses (To correct the astigmatism).For patients who need to see without glasses and have astigmatism before the Catarct Surgery.
4 – Mutifocal Toric Lenses Implants for patients who meet the conditions for this lens with astigmatism less than 2.5D
