A cataract is when the lens of your eye becomes cloudy and affects your vision. As we get older, most people will develop cataracts at some point. When a cataract starts causing problems with your daily life, it’s time to consider cataract surgery.

During cataract surgery, your cloudy natural lens is removed from your eye. It is replaced with a clear artificial lens called an intraocular lens (IOL). This lens implant restores your vision.

At Neelkanth Eye Hospital, our eye doctors perform cataract surgery using phacoemulsification. This is the latest advanced technique. It uses ultrasound waves to gently break up the cataract and remove it through a very small incision. This no-stitch approach allows for faster healing after surgery.

Cataract surgery is done as an outpatient procedure. We use anesthesia drops so your eye is numb during the surgery. The procedure itself takes 15-30 minutes. You can usually return home the same day to recover.

After cataract surgery, we will schedule follow-up visits to check your progress. You will notice improved vision within a few days. Full recovery takes around 4-6 weeks. Most patients who have cataract surgery can see much more clearly and don’t need thick glasses or contacts after their operation.

Our experienced eye surgeons have performed thousands of successful cataract procedures. We take great care to ensure your safety and comfort throughout the process. If you have been diagnosed with a cataract, consider cataract surgery to restore your vision.