CATARACT SURGERY: THEN V/S NOW

What is a Cataract? A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear focusing lens of the eye. Light cannot pass through the cloudy lens easily to the retina, resulting in blurred vision. This clouding occurs when proteins in the lens change, most commonly as a result of aging. Other causes of cataracts include trauma, medication such as steroids, inflammation in the eye, and medical problems such as diabetes. Cataract results in blurred vision, poor glare, and sensitivity to bright light, which requires treatment of vision correction after the cataract surgery. Transformation in cataract surgery over the past few years Years ago people patiently waited until their cataract was mature or ripe since the surgical equipment was limited at that time. The only recovery option for patients was to lie motionless for days with sandbags anchoring their heads. Several stitches were necessary to close the large wound. These stitches caused distortion of the cornea. But times have changed over...