Many of us may have questions about Cataract and the surgery required for the same. In this article, we are taking an overview of cataract and what are the do and don't one should be aware of after cataract surgery.
What are the symptoms of Cataracts?
In our eye, we have a natural lens which bends the light rays that fall onto the surface of the eye.In case of cataracts, your lens becomes hazy and cloudy. Your vision is likely to be more blurry, hazy and less colorful.
The Symptoms of cataract is as follows :
1) Having blurry vision
2) Seeing double (when you see two images instead of one)
3) Being extra sensitive to light
4) Having trouble seeing clearly at night, or needing more light while reading.
5) Bright colors seem to be faded or appear yellow instead
Do’s and dont’s after a cataract surgery:
Do:
• Use your eye drops as per the schedule provided by your ophthalmologist.
• Resume daily activities such as reading, writing, watching TV and walking that will not affect your eyes
• Keep all your physical activity light.
• Wear your protective eyewear that covers your eyes while you sleep and avoid sleeping on the side
that has been operated on.
• Bathe and shower with your eyes closed.
Don't:
- Do not rub your eye or get anything in your eye, even water. Doing so would increase the chances of an infection.
• Swim or use a hot tub, for at least 2 weeks.
• Drive for 24 hours after surgery.
• Do any strenuous activity, especially bending and lifting anything more than 15 to 20 pounds.
• Wear any eye make-up until you consult with your ophthalmologist.
Cataract surgery at Mahaveer Eye Hospital:
Cataract surgery is dedicated and required skill, experience to rectify the cataract.Hence you require an experienced and skilled eye surgeon in order to remove cataract successfully. At Mahaveer Eye Hospital we have a team of skilled doctors who have a proven track record of cataract surgery in Pune.
For more information, You can visit: http://www.mahaveereyehospital.com/cataract-motibindu-surgery-in-pune/
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