Cataract

Cataract removal is inevitable for people who are unable to see clearly because of clouding of the eye lens. Cataract is a common condition affecting the lens of the eye of more than 5 million people around the world.

Cataract mostly affects older adults, but an individual belonging to any age group can experience clouding of the eye lens, which is corrected with the help of a cataract surgery. During a typical cataract eye surgery, the affected eye lens is removed and an artificial implant is put in its original place.

Cataract treatment helps correct vision problems (blurred, yellow, dim or double vision) in patients as they are able to see clearly after the surgery. As a result, the patient is able to see clearly and resume conducting daily activities such as reading and working on a computer shortly after the surgery.

Cataract surgery cost depends on the type of technology that the surgeon wants to use or the patient wants to opt for. For example, bladeless cataract surgery and laser cataract surgery cost more than conventional cataract surgery, but there is less recovery time and fewer risks associated with using these techniques.