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Best cataract surgery in chennai - RK Eye Centre

What Is Cataract?

Cataract is a condition where there is loss of transparency of the crystalline lens which is located just behind the pupil of the eye

RK Eye Centre is one of the best eye hospitals in chennai for cataract surgery. With team of Best Cataract Surgeons in Chennai, RK Eye Hospital provides a safe and affordable Cataract Eye Surgery with micro incision cataract surgery.

RKEC Advantage

At RK Eye Centre, we have always strived to keep up with the advancements in the field of cataract surgery. The hospital is among the earliest to place a foldable multifocal intraocular lens in India. Cataract surgery has evolved to more than just removing a cataract and placing an intraocular lens. Each eye is unique and we believe that only by a comprehensive pre-operative work up can the procedure be customised so that each eye gets the best result.

Surgical Highlights

We perform the latest micro incision cataract surgery (MICS) < 2 mm incision to ensure speedy recovery so that you can get back to your routine at the earliest.

No injection
No sutures
Only drops
Highly precise surgery

Our Technology

Our state of the art Bausch and Lomb and Alcon phacoemulsification systems ensure quick and trouble free removal of the hardest of cataracts with the implantation of premium intraocular lenses.

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FAQ

Is cataract found only in elderly individuals?

The development of cataract is a slow process taking years to develop. It is usually seen in individuals beyond the age of 50.

Rarely children may be born with cataracts, frequently these are referred to as congenital cataracts. Cataracts may also be genetically inherited and may present earlier than usual
What are the different types of cataracts?

Cataracts may involve the central portion or the nucleus and such cataracts are called nuclear cataracts. Some cataracts affect only the peripheral cortical areas and these are called cortical cataracts.
Different techniques of cataractous lens removal

There are many techniques used to remove a cataractous lens. Nowadays cataract is removed using ultrasound and laser technology making it possible to remove dense cataracts through tiny incisions.
When should one undergo cataract surgery?

Previously doctors used to wait for the cataract to ‘ripen’ or turn white before taking the patient for surgery.

Nowadays cataract surgery is performed when cataract interferes with vision or when performing routine tasks becomes difficult. Cataract surgery may also be recommended if the refractive error is a concern and when corneal refractive laser procedures are not an option.
Is there an alternative to surgery?

Spectacle correction may help compensate for the drop in vision temporarily.
How much does cataract surgery cost?

The cost of cataract surgery generally depends on the technique used to remove the cataract and the type of intraocular lens implant. Most health insurance cover cataract surgery with ordinary intraocular lens but not the cost of premium lenses like presbyopic corrective lenses.
What is the lifespan of an intraocular lens?

The intraocular lens is designed to last a lifetime.
What is the IOL made of?

Intraocular lens are made of special materials that do not cause a foreign body reaction when placed in the eye. These materials include silicon and acrylic variants.
Is cataract surgery painful?

Although this may be subjective, cataract surgery is generally considered a painless surgery.
What type of anesthesia is given?

At our centre we routinely perform surgery without any injection. We however use drops to anesthetize the surface of the eye.
How soon can I get back to my routine?

This would depend on the healing post cataract surgery and may vary from few days to a week.

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