Do I want or need a multifocal lens after cataract surgery?

The greatest advantage of multifocal or trifocal intraocular lenses (IOLs) lies in their ability to provide a patients with excellent vision at multiple distances simultaneously, while reducing and in some cases even eliminating the need for glasses after cataract surgery. Unlike traditional monofocal lenses, multifocal IOLs can correct near, intermediate, and distance vision, offering greater…

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I am going to have cataract surgery what questions should i ask to my doctor

Understanding the procedure and going over key points with your doctor are critical parts of being ready for cataract surgery. Before having cataract surgery, you can think about asking your doctor the following questions: 1. What happens during cataract surgery? Ask a description from your doctor of the surgical procedure, including the techniques used, the type…

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Congenital cataract in rubella

Congenital cataract is a type of cataract that is present at birth or develops during infancy. It is one of the leading causes of blindness in children worldwide. While congenital cataracts can be caused by a variety of factors, one of the most common causes is rubella, a viral infection that can affect a developing…

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Blue-dot Cataract

Developmental cataracts with blue and white opacifications dispersed throughout the nucleus and cortex of the lens are known as blue dot cataracts, Cataract Punctata Caerulea, or Cerulean Cataracts. Blue dot cataracts are rarely removed until adolescence and are often asymptomatic until the age of 18 to 24 months. Treatment options include posterior chamber intraocular lens…

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Important questions to ask your doctor if you are undergoing catr

If you are considering cataract surgery, it’s important to have a thorough understanding of the procedure and what to expect before, during, and after the surgery. Here are some important questions you can ask the expert to help you make an informed decision: These are just a few of the important questions to ask the…

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Why does a subcapsular cataract cause decreased eyesight?

Posterior Subcapsular Cataract is a type of cataract, where in, there is opacification in the posterior or back portion of the crystalline lens. This type of cataract can occur alone or in combination with other types of cataracts as well. But the primary occurrence posterior Subcapsular cataract per se is less. Posterior Subcapsular cataract can cause…

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Best eye care for cataract surgery

Cataract surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in all of ophthalmic medicine. However, all cataract surgery is not the same. Advancements in Ophthalmological care and surgical eye  are devices used both in terms of machines used to help perform surgery as well as intraocular lenses implanted are extremely varied both in…

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What kind of lens will be placed in my eye after cataract surgery?

There has been enormous advancement in cataract surgery, particularly with respect to the types of intraocular lenses that are now available for use for patients to help them see sharper, clearer and better. These includes, monofocals, trifocals, multifocals, toric, extended depth of focus ( EDOF) lenses all geared to accomplish different visual outcomes and results.…

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Dr Syeda Aisha Bokhari specialist for children with cataracts

Dr Syeda Aisha Bokhari is a well-established ophthalmologist eye specialist who has been trained in both  the U.K as well as in Pakistan and is adept at dealing with eye problems in children as well as in adults. She practices at The Eye Center- Dr. Mahnaz Naveed Shah & Associates, where some of the best…

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