What is the Cost of Cataract Treatment in India?

The eyes are one of the most vital sensory organs as the greater part of brain function is attributed to the vision as compared to the functioning of other sensory organs combined.

We often take our eyesight for granted and do not give them the essential care and protection that it deserves. As a result, our eyesight becomes weak and develops certain conditions that are hard to be treated only by using eye drops, or eyeglasses, and demands eye surgery.

What is Cataract?

Cataract is a condition in which the natural lens of the eye that rests at the back of iris and pupil becomes cloudy, resulting in vision loss or blurred vision. This is the condition that generally occurs after the age of 50 years and is the primary cause of blindness worldwide. At We Care India, we provide cataract treatment in India for various kind of cataract condition.

There are three main types of cataract:

• Subcapsular cataract: This type of cataract is found on the posterior or at the back of the eye lens. People with subcapsular cataract often face difficulty reading. There is a greater risk of subcapsular cataract in people who have diabetes or who take steroid medications.

• Nuclear cataract: Nuclear cataract is formed by the stiffening and yellowing of the eye lens over the years. In this form of cataract, there is gradual clouding in the central zone of the lens. Nuclear cataracts are commonly associated with aging.

• Cortical cataract:  In this condition, white wedge-shaped opacities are formed in the lens cortex, which is the outer edge of the lens surrounding the nucleus of the eye. This cataract forms a cleft like structure, which seem like spokes of a wheel pointing from the periphery of the lens all the way through the center. 

When should a person have Cataract Surgery?

Below are the various symptoms related to eyes that points towards the need of a cataract surgery in India:

• If you have cloudy vision or most of the images and things appear blurred
• If you have developed a sensitivity towards light and you don’t like being exposed to bright lights
• If you experience double vision over a long period of time
• If you have a poor night vision and cannot see most of the things in dim light
• If the problem of cataract in your eye has made it hard for you to pursue even the menial tasks such as cooking, driving, reading, etc.
• If the cataract in your eye has hardened over a long period of time causing inflammation or intraocular pressure

 What are the different types of Cataract Surgery?

Below are the two main types of cataract surgery performed by the eye specialists at We Care India:

·         Phacoemulsification

·         Extracapsular Cataract Extraction (ECCE)

Let’s understand them in brief.

• Phacoemulsification

Phacoemulsification or “phaco” is the modern cataract surgery technique that utilizes state-of-the-art technology, which increases the efficacy of cataract eye surgery, making it a safe surgical process. It is a recent and effective surgical procedure that provides fast recovery.

Phacoemulsification is performed by making small incisions into the eye; these incisions are smaller than those made in the cataract eye surgery. This surgery is less complicated and involves lower risk as compared to the other cataract surgeries.

The techniques employed for treating cataract have dramatically changed over the past few years. Now surgeries can be done with even smaller incisions and it is easier to implant foldable lenses inside the eyes.

During the surgical procedure, the surgeon creates two small incisions of about 2mm using a scalpel on the sides of the cornea, which makes an opening on the lens surface. A small probe powered by ultrasound waves is inserted through this opening. These high frequency waves are then used to break the cataract into small fragments. Then, broken cataract pieces are sucked out through aspiration.

After that the surgeon inserts an artificial Intraocular lens (IOL), which is made of the posterior capsule and the remains of the anterior capsules in which the opening was created. Once the IOL is successfully implanted, the surgeon closes the incisions and places a shield over the eye. Intraocular lens is long enduring and stays with you for the rest of life.

• Extracapsular Cataract Extraction (ECCE)

Extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) is a type of cataract eye surgery in which the natural eye lens is removed, and is replaced by the implantation of an intraocular lens (IOL).

During the extracapsular surgical procedure, larger incisions of around 12mm are made on the side of the cornea. Through these large incisions, the surgeon removes the clouded and discolored lens and replaces it with an IOL (Intraocular Lens).

After the implantation of the artificial lens, the surgeon closes the incisions. There may be requirement of a suture if the lens was removed in a single piece. The purpose of this surgery is to restore the clear vision by removing the cloudy lens.

  

What is the cost of Cataract Surgery in India?

 

The cataract surgery cost in India varies depending upon the patient’s age and severity of the eye condition. The eye surgery cost differentiates on the basis of the quality of intraocular lens chosen and the previous surgeries done on the patient. Keeping in mind all the factors the cost ranges somewhere between USD 600 to USD 700. The price of various types of cataract surgery in India is very low that’s why patient from other developed nations choose India for their eye surgery.

We Care India is associated with top-notch hospitals and eye specialists all over the world, and offers you the best cataract surgery in India at an affordable cost with effective results.  We have tie-ups with the greatest eye surgeons that cautiously examine the condition of your eye and suggest you appropriate and exact cost of treatment.