A cataract is a gradual clouding of the eye's natural crystalline lens, which blocks light from passing clearly to the retina. It usually develops due to aging, resulting in blurred, cloudy, or dim vision.
Cataract surgery should be performed when the cloudiness begins to interfere with your daily life activities, such as reading, driving (especially at night), or watching television. You do not need to wait for the cataract to "mature" or harden completely.
Yes, cataract surgery is medically necessary and is covered by almost all health insurance policies, corporate medical schemes, and TPAs. Suman Eye Clinic provides full cashless insurance support for approved procedures.
You share your insurance card, Aadhaar card, and doctor's prescription with our cashless desk. We file a pre-authorization request with your insurer. Once the approval is received, you undergo surgery. The insurance company pays the bills directly to the clinic, leaving you to settle only non-medical items.
To initiate a cashless claim, you must submit photocopy sets of your: Aadhaar Card, active Health Insurance Card/Policy copy, the diagnostic prescription from Suman Eye Clinic, and any relevant blood or systemic reports.
The "best" lens depends on your lifestyle needs and ocular measurements. Monofocal lenses provide clear vision at one distance (usually distance), requiring reading glasses. Multifocal lenses correct both distance and near vision to reduce spectacle dependency. Toric lenses are ideal for patients with significant astigmatism. Our specialists help you make the best choice during evaluation.
Monofocal lenses correct vision for only one focal length (typically distance), meaning you will still need glasses for reading or computer work. Multifocal lenses have concentric rings of varying refractive power, allowing you to focus on distance, intermediate, and near objects, drastically reducing glasses dependency.
No, the surgery is virtually painless. We apply topical anesthetic eye drops to numb the eye before starting the phaco procedure. Most patients feel only a slight sensation of touch or fluid flow around the eye during the 10-15 minute surgery.
The actual surgical procedure takes only 10 to 15 minutes. However, patients spend about 2 to 3 hours at the clinic for pre-operative preparation (dilation drops) and short post-operative recovery monitoring before discharge.
Most patients notice a significant improvement in their vision within 24 to 48 hours after surgery. Complete physical healing of the micro-incision typically takes around 4 to 6 weeks, during which you must follow post-operative drop regimens and precautions.
Avoid rubbing or pressing the operated eye, getting tap water directly in the eye, intense physical exercise, bending fully down, and heavy weight lifting for the first 1-2 weeks. Refrain from swimming or wearing eye makeup for 3-4 weeks.
Senior citizens aged 60 and above should undergo a comprehensive eye examination at least once a year. This helps detect age-related eye conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy early.
Glaucoma is optic nerve damage often caused by high pressure within the eye. It is called a "silent disease" because it progresses slowly and painlessly without early symptoms, gradually stealing peripheral vision. Regular automated visual field checks are the only way to detect it early.