A cataract occurs when the eye’s natural crystalline lens becomes progressively cloudy, blocking light from properly focusing on the retina and causing blurred vision. Cataracts can affect adults and children due to various factors (most commonly age-related changes, but also diabetes, systemic conditions, or ocular trauma).

CATARACTS

An overview of

CATARACTS

SYMPTOMS

Decreased Visual Acuity: Progressive blurring, haziness, or loss of visual clarity.
Glare Sensitivity: Difficulty seeing in bright sunlight or experiencing halos around lights at night.
Frequent Prescription Shifts: Needing frequent changes in eyeglass or contact lens prescriptions.

DIAGNOSIS & SCREENING

Cataracts are diagnosed during a comprehensive ophthalmic exam using slit-lamp biomicroscopy to evaluate lens clarity. Advanced corneal topography (Pentacam) and optical biometry are performed to precisely measure the eye's shape and select the optimal intraocular lens (IOL) power.

TREATMENT & SURGERY

Cataract surgery is one of the safest and most commonly performed procedures in medicine.

Procedure: Performed under local or topical anesthetic drops in a day-surgery setting.
Technique: Using minimally invasive microsurgical equipment through self-sealing, sutureless micro-incisions, the clouded lens is broken down and removed.
Restoration: An artificial intraocular lens (IOL) is permanently implanted to restore clear vision.