Cataract is the clouding of the natural crystalline lens and typically occurs because of ageing, although other reasons may be prolonged use of steroids, exposure to ultraviolet and associated health problems like diabetes and eye injuries.  Surgery is the only known effective treatment for cataract removal. All cataract surgeries are aimed at removal of the cloudy natural lens and replacing it with an IntraOcular Lens (IOL).

At Bharathi Eye Hospital Phacoemulsification is performed (No stitch surgery) and a foldable IOL is inserted. There are multiple IOL choices available for the surgery such as Aberration free/ Aspheric IOLS, Toric IOLS, Multifocal IOLs, Accommodating IOLs and Micro Incision Cataract Surgery. These lenses can be inserted through a small 1.8 to 2.8 mm opening. The IOLs will be explained to you clearly during consultation, to help you choose the right one.