Cataract Surgery: Everything You Need to Know

Iswarya Eye Care Team

Ophthalmology Department · Iswarya Hospital

Cataract is the leading cause of blindness in India. Modern cataract surgery is safe, quick, and restores clear vision — here's what you need to know.

A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens in the eye, causing blurry vision. It is the leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide.

Symptoms

Blurry or foggy vision

Faded colours

Glare and halos around lights at night

Frequent prescription changes

Double vision in one eye

Causes

Age (most common)

Diabetes

Prolonged steroid use

UV exposure

Eye injuries

When to Have Surgery

When cataracts significantly affect your quality of life — driving, reading, or daily activities become difficult.

The Procedure (Phacoemulsification)

Duration: 15–20 minutes

Anaesthesia: local (eye drops)

Cloudy lens removed using ultrasound

Artificial intraocular lens (IOL) implanted

No stitches required in most cases

Recovery

Vision improvement: within 24–48 hours

Full recovery: 4–6 weeks

Avoid rubbing eyes, swimming, and dusty environments

At Iswarya Hospital

Our ophthalmology team uses the latest phacoemulsification technology with premium IOL options for the clearest possible vision post-surgery.

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