What is a Cataract Surgery?

The term cataract is used to describe the clouding of the natural lens of the eye. The vision dims because the cataract prevents light from passing beyond the lens and focusing on the retina.

A cataract is clouding or opacity of the lens inside the eye. It causes gradual blurring of vision and often glares. The Crystalline lens that is located inside the eye behind the iris, the colored part of the eye focuses light on the retina, which sends the image through the optic nerve to the brain.

Conversely, if the lens is clouded by a cataract, light is spread in such a way that the lens can no longer focus it properly, resulting vision problems. Clouding of the lens occurs due to changes in the proteins and lens fibers

HOW YOU PREPARE FOR CATARACT SURGERY

• 1. Cataract surgery requires some physical, emotional and mental preparation as well besides financial support. Hence, it is advisable to accompany with a family member or a close friend while consulting for cataract surgery. This can help you make the decision for the right type and right lens for the cataract surgery.
• 2. Before undergoing cataract surgery, you will need to undergo fitness assessment by a physician to ensure that your body functions and common parameters like BP, Blood Sugar, ECG etc are well controlled
• 3. Your eye care professional or your physician may recommend stopping certain medications before your surgery.

What is a Refractive Surgery ?

Refractive surgery is a method for correcting or improving your vision. There are various surgical procedures for correcting or adjusting your eye's focusing ability by reshaping the cornea, or clear, round dome at the front of your eye. Other procedures involve implanting a lens inside your eye. The most widely performed type of refractive surgery is LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis)where a laser is used to reshape the cornea.

Astigmatism can be corrected with refractive surgery techniques that selectively reshape portions of an irregular cornea to make it smooth and symmetrical. The result is that images focus clearly on the retina rather than being distorted due to light scattering through an irregularly shaped cornea.

Refractive surgery might be a good option for you if you:

• 1. Want to decrease your dependence on glasses or contact lenses;
• 2. Are free of eye disease.
• 3. Accept the inherent risks and potential side effects of the procedure
• 4. Understand that you could still need glasses or contacts after the procedure to achieve your best vision.
• 5. Have an appropriate refractive error.

The Department of Ophthalmology at Sacred Hospital aims to set benchmarks in all aspects of Ophthalmological care delivery to the patients and the public. Guidance is provided for all types of eye disorders and the services are reviewed regularly to keep them aligned with changing demands and technology.

Dr. Piyush Sood is one of the most senior Ophthalmologist at Sacred Heart Hospital having goal to eliminate the suffering caused by eye disorders, by providing the highest quality of medical and surgical eye care for patients. He performs the most advanced surgical procedures, including surgical and reconstructive techniques. It provides state-of-the-art medical and surgical care in all areas of adult and paediatric ophthalmology. He has an experience of more than seven years in this field and providing services like general eye check-ups, Lasik services, Contact Lens services, Cataract Services, Glaucoma Services, Diabetes eye care, Cornea & Refractive Surgery Services, Diabetic Retinopathy and paediatric services. Dr. Piyush Sood provides his opthamology services not in only jalandhar also he visits in various cities such as Tanda, Begowal, bhogpur, gurdaspur, phagwara, Mukerian, Kapurthala, Kartarpur, Dasuya.