Cataracts are symptoms of a normal aging process. If left untreated, then they can result in blindness. Surgery is the most common procedure to get rid of the condition. Renowned ophthalmologist and retinal specialist Dr Somdutt Prasad tells about the advantages of the surgery.
Simple and painless
Cataract surgeries are simple to perform and are painless. Patients are administered local anesthesia and the surgery is devoid of any major pain.
Same day discharge
Most surgeries are performed on an outpatient basis and patients are discharged on the same day. There is no need to stay in a hospital for days.
Clarity of vision
Perhaps the biggest advantage of the surgery is clarity of vision. Patients undergoing the surgery get rid of the blurry vision and they can see objects more clearly. Cataract surgery improves vision vastly.
Little risk
The surgery has little or no risk. Patients are kept under observation for a couple of hours and then are discharged.
Quick recovery time
The recovery time is extremely quick and within a few days, patients can do their daily chores.
In case you have developed advanced stages of the disease, Dr Som Prasad recommends undergoing a surgery to get rid of the condition.
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