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Cataract - Eye Surgery

 


What is  Cataract Surgery?


Cataract surgery is an operation which is performed to remove the eye’s lens when it is cloudy. Cataract is a sizeable cause of ocular morbidity in Nigeria and most of the cataracts are age-related.

The purpose of the lens is to bend (refract) light rays that come into the eyes so as to help you see. The lens should be clear; however with a cataract it is cloudy. When you have cataract, it can be like looking through a foggy or dusty car windshield. Objects may look blurry, hazy or less colorful.

The only approach to remove a cataract is with surgery. Your ophthalmologist will suggest removing a cataract when it stops you from doing things you want or need to do.

During cataract surgery, your cloudy natural lens is removed and changed with a clear artificial lens. That lens is known as an intraocular lens (IOL). Your ophthalmologist will discuss with you about IOLs and how they operate.


What are the causes of Cataract?


The majority of cataracts occur when the tissue that makes up the eye's lens changes due to aging or trauma. The lens's proteins and fibers start to degrade, clouding or obscuring vision.
Your risk of cataracts may be increased by some hereditary genetic abnormalities that also result in other health issues. Other eye diseases, previous eye surgery, or medical conditions like diabetes might also lead to cataracts. The long-term use of steroid medicines can also result in cataract development.

Diagnosis of Cataract


Visual acuity test, Slit-lamp exam and Retinal exam are most commonly used methods for the detection of cataract. click here to book a Cataract Surgery and  Cataract Tests.

What are the symptoms of Cataract?


Symptoms of Cataract includes the following:
  • Dull, blurry, or clouded vision.
  • Increasing nighttime vision challenges
  • A sensitivity to glare and light
  • Brighter lighting is required for activities like reading.
  • Seeing "halos" surrounding lights
  • Prescriptions for contact lenses or glasses are frequently changed.
  • Color fading or yellowing

 


About Cataract Sugery in Nigeria?


Cataract removal surgery in Nigeria can be done in an outpatient surgical center or in a hospital. Here is what will occur:

Phacoemulsification: With phacoemulsification cataract surgery process, an ultrasound instrument breaks up the core of the cloudy lens and suctions it out.

Your eye will be numbed with eye drops or with an injection somewhere around the eye. You may also be given a medicine to help for relaxation.

You will be wakeful during surgery and may see light and movement at the course of the procedure, but you will not see what the surgeon is doing to your eye.

Your doctor looks through a unique microscope and creates tiny incisions (cuts, created by laser or a blade) near the tip of your cornea. The surgeon uses these incisions to get to the lens in your eye. Using very small instruments, he or she will break up the lens with the cataract and remove it and then put your new lens into place.

Oftentimes your surgeon will not need to stitch the incisions closed. These “self sealing” incisions eventually will close by themselves with time. A shield will be positioned over your eye to protect it while you heal from the surgery.


How to prevent Cataract?

There is no scientific evidence to support any methods for cataract prevention or cataract progression. However, doctors believe that a number of methods, such as:
regularly check your eyes. Eye exams can aid in the early detection of cataracts and other eye issues. Find out from your doctor how frequently you should get your eyes checked.
Give up smoking. Ask your doctor for advice on quitting smoking. You have access to medications, therapy, and other treatment options.
Organize further medical issues. If you have diabetes or another illness that can raise your risk of cataracts, stick to your treatment plan.
Make a decision to eat a balanced diet that is high in fruits and vegetables. You can make sure you're getting a lot of vitamins and nutrients by including a range of vibrant fruits and vegetables in your diet. Antioxidants are plentiful in fruits and vegetables, which support eye health.
Antioxidants taken as pills have not been proven to be effective in preventing cataracts. But a recent large-scale population study found a link between a nutritious diet high in vitamins and minerals and a lower chance of getting cataracts. Fruits and vegetables are a healthy way to enhance your dietary intake of minerals and vitamins and have a number of health benefits that have been scientifically verified.
Put on your shades. Cataract development may be influenced by the sun's ultraviolet rays. When you're outside, put on sunglasses that block ultraviolet B (UVB) rays.
Drink less alcohol. The risk of cataracts can rise with excessive alcohol consumption.
There is no scientific evidence to support any methods for cataract prevention or cataract progression. However, doctors believe that a number of methods, such as:
Regularly check your eyes. Eye exams can aid in the early detection of cataracts and other eye issues. Find out from your doctor how frequently you should get your eyes checked.
Give up smoking. Ask your doctor for advice on quitting smoking. You have access to medications, therapy, and other treatment options.
Organize further medical issues. If you have diabetes or another illness that can raise your risk of cataracts, stick to your treatment plan.
Make a decision to eat a balanced diet that is high in fruits and vegetables. You can make sure you're getting a lot of vitamins and nutrients by including a range of vibrant fruits and vegetables in your diet. Antioxidants are plentiful in fruits and vegetables, which support eye health.
Antioxidants taken as pills have not been proven to be effective in preventing cataracts. But a recent large-scale population study found a link between a nutritious diet high in vitamins and minerals and a lower chance of getting cataracts. Fruits and vegetables are a healthy way to enhance your dietary intake of minerals and vitamins and have a number of health benefits that have been scientifically verified.
Put on your shades. Cataract development may be influenced by the sun's ultraviolet rays. When you're outside, put on sunglasses that block ultraviolet B (UVB) rays.
Drink less alcohol. The risk of cataracts can rise with excessive alcohol consumption.
The long-term use of steroid medicines can also result in cataract development.

What is the Cost of Cataract Surgery in Nigeria?


Cataract surgery cost depends on a variety of factors such as;

1.  Condition of the patient

2.  Location of the hospital

3.  Duration of stay at the hospital

4.  After care packages


 


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FAQS


Cataract surgery how long does it take? Cataract surgery is a simple procedure that typically lasts between 30 and 45 minutes. You should be able to return home the same day because it is frequently performed as a day surgery under local anesthesia.

Cataract surgery types? There are two primary cataract surgery techniques:

1. Extracapsule surgery.
2. Phacoemulsification (small-incision cataract surgery)
What are the most common problems after cataract surgery? The surgical technique results in some immediate problems. There may be discomfort, eyelid edema and bruising, elevated intraocular pressure, and an allergic reaction to the steroid or antibiotic drop, among other side effects. Following surgery, these problems are continuously observed.

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Phacoemulsification (small-incision cataract surgery)
Extracapsule surgery.
Phacoemulsification (small-incision cataract surgery)
Extracapsule surgery.

 

There is no scientific evidence to support any methods for cataract prevention or cataract progression. However, doctors believe that a number of methods, such as:
regularly check your eyes. Eye exams can aid in the early detection of cataracts and other eye issues. Find out from your doctor how frequently you should get your eyes checked.
Give up smoking. Ask your doctor for advice on quitting smoking. You have access to medications, therapy, and other treatment options.
Organize further medical issues. If you have diabetes or another illness that can raise your risk of cataracts, stick to your treatment plan.
Make a decision to eat a balanced diet that is high in fruits and vegetables. You can make sure you're getting a lot of vitamins and nutrients by including a range of vibrant fruits and vegetables in your diet. Antioxidants are plentiful in fruits and vegetables, which support eye health.
Antioxidants taken as pills have not been proven to be effective in preventing cataracts. But a recent large-scale population study found a link between a nutritious diet high in vitamins and minerals and a lower chance of getting cataracts. Fruits and vegetables are a healthy way to enhance your dietary intake of minerals and vitamins and have a number of health benefits that have been scientifically verified.
Put on your shades. Cataract development may be influenced by the sun's ultraviolet rays. When you're outside, put on sunglasses that block ultraviolet B (UVB) rays.
Drink less alcohol. The risk of cataracts can rise with excessive alcohol consumption.

 

 

 


What are the causes of Cataract?


The majority of cataracts occur when the tissue that makes up the eye's lens changes due to aging or trauma. The lens's proteins and fibers start to degrade, clouding or obscuring vision.
Your risk of cataracts may be increased by some hereditary genetic abnormalities that also result in other health issues. Other eye diseases, previous eye surgery, or medical conditions like diabetes might also lead to cataracts. The long-term use of steroid medicines can also result in cataract development.

Diagnosis of Cataract


Visual acuity test, Slit-lamp exam and Retinal exam are most commonly used methods for the detection of cataract. click here to book a Cataract Surgery and  Cataract Tests.

What are the causes of Cataract?


The majority of cataracts occur when the tissue that makes up the eye's lens changes due to aging or trauma. The lens's proteins and fibers start to degrade, clouding or obscuring vision.
Your risk of cataracts may be increased by some hereditary genetic abnormalities that also result in other health issues. Other eye diseases, previous eye surgery, or medical conditions like diabetes might also lead to cataracts. The long-term use of steroid medicines can also result in cataract development.

Diagnosis of Cataract


Visual acuity test, Slit-lamp exam and Retinal exam are most commonly used methods for the detection of cataract. click here to book a Cataract Surgery and  Cataract Tests.

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