Symptoms Addressed

• Blurred or dim vision

• Glare from sunlight or headlights

• Difficulty seeing at night

• Double vision in one eye

• Frequent changes in eyeglass prescription

• Colors appearing faded or yellowed

Types of Cataract Surgery

1. Phacoemulsification

   • Most common technique

   • Ultrasound breaks the cataract, and the lens is removed through a small incision

   • Intraocular lens implanted

2. Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery (FLACS)

   • Laser used for precise incisions and lens fragmentation

   • Minimally invasive with faster healing

3. Extracapsular Cataract Extraction (ECCE)

   • Large incision to remove lens in one piece

   • Used in advanced or complicated cataracts

4. Intracapsular Cataract Extraction (ICCE)

   • Rarely used; entire lens and capsule removed

   • Mostly in severe cases or trauma

Procedure Overview

1. Pre-operative Assessment

   • Comprehensive eye exam

   • Measurement of eye dimensions for intraocular lens (IOL) selection

   • Assessment for other eye conditions or comorbidities

2. Surgical Procedure

   • Performed under local anesthesia with sedation

   • Small incision made, cataract removed, and IOL implanted

   • Procedure duration: 15–45 minutes

3. Post-operative Care

   • Outpatient procedure; most patients go home same day

   • Eye drops prescribed to prevent infection and reduce inflammation

   • Avoid rubbing eyes or strenuous activities for a few weeks

   • Follow-up visits to monitor healing and vision improvement

Benefits of Cataract Surgery

• Restores clear vision and daily functioning

• Reduces glare, halos, and night vision problems

• Improves quality of life and independence

• Minimally invasive techniques allow rapid recovery

• Can be combined with astigmatism correction or multifocal lens implantation

Cataract Surgery Cost in India

Table 1: Average Cataract Surgery Cost in India

Factors Affecting Cost

1. Type of cataract surgery – Phacoemulsification vs FLACS or ECCE

2. Hospital facilities and city – Premium eye centers in metro cities may charge more

3. Type of intraocular lens (IOL) – Monofocal, multifocal, toric, or premium lenses

4. Patient condition – Complicated cataracts or coexisting eye diseases may increase costs

5. Pre- and post-operative assessments – Imaging, labs, and follow-up visits

Who Should Consider Cataract Surgery?

• Patients with cloudy or impaired vision due to cataracts

• Individuals struggling with daily activities or work due to vision loss

• Patients with congenital, age-related, or traumatic cataracts

• Candidates referred by ophthalmologists or eye specialists

• Suitable for adults and children, depending on the type of cataract