Cataract (Multifocal Lens) Surgery in Bengaluru

To address the vision problem caused due to cataract, multifocal lenses have been designed. These type of lenses provide two or more points of focus. Such type of lenses are designed to reduce one's dependence on spectacles. Activities like reading, driving, knitting become easy after a cataract surgery.

Here are signs and symptoms that enable you to know if you have cataract and require surgery:

• Changes in power of eyes - Frequent changes in eye power is a possible indicator that your eyes may have developed cataract.
• Inability to read small fonts - If you aren't able to follow fine print on hoardings, newspapers, television, then possibility of cataract cannot be denied.
• Dim lit areas - If you are unable to see things properly in dim lit settings, then cataract could have developed in your eyes.
• Bright lights - If you see lights emanating from glares and street lights a shade brighter than usual, there is strong possibility of cataract.

Here are few precautions one needs to follow if he/she has to undergo cataract surgery for either eyes:

• Empty stomach - You should go to the hospital on an empty stomach for a cataract surgery.
• Medication - There are no restrictions as to the medication constraint. One can continue his or her prescription medicines before the actual surgery like everyday.
• Prescription Eye drops - Eye drops are prescribed by doctors to be applied few days prior to the surgery.