{"id":2694,"date":"2022-03-17T16:24:29","date_gmt":"2022-03-17T10:54:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krishnaeyecentre.com\/?p=2694"},"modified":"2022-12-07T13:26:19","modified_gmt":"2022-12-07T07:56:19","slug":"cataract-signs-symptoms-causes-and-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krishnaeyecentre.com\/krishnaeyecenter\/cataract-signs-symptoms-causes-and-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Cataract: Signs, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cataract: Signs, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">What is Cataracts?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any opacification of the clear crystalline lens is like seeing through its capsule in the eye is called cataract Cataracts can make it more difficult for patients to drive a car, read, or see the expression on a friend&#8217;s face. This condition affects the eye&#8217;s transparent lens behind the pupil and the colored iris. Cataract is part of normal aging just like the greying of the hair, its mostly painless but if it becomes very advanced occasionally it can cause pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\"> Signs and Symptoms of Cataracts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chances of cataracts are significantly higher for those with a family history of the disease, so it is important to keep your eye doctor aware of your family&#8217;s health history. In addition, your yearly eye exam is a great time to inform your doctor of any developments with your vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The<a href=\"\/\/krishnaeyecentre.com\/service\/cataract\/\"> best cataract surgeon in Mumbai<\/a> <\/strong>suggests Scheduling an eye test if you notice any of the following symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Night-time glare<\/li><li>Blurry vision<\/li><li>Double vision<\/li><li>Seeing bright colors as dull or yellow<\/li><li>The need for extra light to read<\/li><li>Discoloration of the pupil<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\"> Causes of Cataracts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Aging<\/li><li>Diabetes Mellitus<\/li><li>Steroid usage<\/li><li>Injury<\/li><li>Smoking<\/li><li>UV Light exposure<\/li><li>Radiations<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">Treatment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cataract once formed cannot be treated by any medications, surgery is the only line of treatment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At \u201cKRISHNA EYE CENTRE\u201d we practise the \u201cNO INJECTION, NO STICH, NO PATCNO DARK GLASSES\u201d technique. The surgery is done under Topical Anaesthesia or drop anaesthesia thereby no injection is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the cataract lens is removed, a new intraocular lens (IOL) is inserted. There are variety of IOL\u2019s which a patient can choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">Prevention<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cataract formation can be prevented by:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Usage of UV Protected Glasses<\/li><li>Quit Smoking<\/li><li>Avoid Radiation<\/li><li>Eat Healthy Food<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Eye Operation in Mumbai | Eye Care Center in India\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/83GL4_KEpiQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Book an appointment with us for an <strong>e<a href=\"\/\/krishnaeyecentre.com\/\">ye hospital in Mumbai<\/a> <\/strong>to get cataract treatment and consultations. Krishna Eye Care has an experienced team and has closed thousands of cataract surgery cases<strong> in Mumbai.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cataract: Signs, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment What is Cataracts? Any opacification of the clear crystalline lens is like seeing through its capsule in the eye is called cataract Cataracts can make it more difficult for patients to drive a car, read, or see the expression on a friend&#8217;s face. 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