Cataract Surgery: Everything 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.