Cataract formation is a natural part of the eye's aging process. Cataract surgery is a common procedure; most people regain the vision they had earlier with the help of microsurgery. The procedure has a 98% success rate. There is very little discomfort or inconvenience and patients can usually return home few hours after surgery. Here is some general information about what you can expect before, during and after your cataract surgery.
Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve that affects approximately 60 million people globally. It is the second most common cause of blindness, leaving an estimated 7.5 million people blind. In India it affects 11 million people, of which 1.5 million are blind.
The Cornea and Anterior Segment unit at Vision Care has treated patients from all over India and the neighboring countries. It specializes in the treatment of the entire range of corneal disorders and infections. This unit has set a record of sorts by performing more than 1000 corneal transplants in a single calendar year (2003), using corneas harvested byVision Care's Eye Bank. The Eye Bank also distributes corneas to hospitals in Hyderabad and other places.
Advances in science and technology have brought significant benefits to several areas of medical care, including the treatment of eye diseases. Among other technologies, lasers have proved especially useful in eye care, where they are also used to correct refractive errors, thus minimizing or eliminating the need for glasses or contact lenses.
The Cornea and Anterior Segment unit at Vision Care has treated patients from all over India and the neighboring countries. It specializes in the treatment of the entire range of corneal disorders and infections. This unit has set a record of sorts by performing more than 1000 corneal transplants in a single calendar year (2003), using corneas harvested byVision Care's Eye Bank. The Eye Bank also distributes corneas to hospitals in Hyderabad and other places.
Oculoplasty is the art and science of plastic surgery around the eye. The eyeball is a delicate structure, protected from harm by eyelids in front and the bony cup (socket) behind. Behind the eyeball run the nerves , arteries and muscles, which carry messages to the brain, move the eyeball, and provide nutrition to the eye. Oculoplasty deals with all these structures surrounding the eyeball.
A contact lens, or simply contact, is a thin lens placed directly on the surface of the eye. Contact lenses are considered medical devices and can be worn to correct vision, or for cosmetic or therapeutic reasons.
