Cataract FAQs

Cataract FAQs:

1. What are cataracts? 

A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye. The lens is usually a clear area. In its early stages, a cataract may not cause a problem. The cloudiness may affect only a small part of the lens. However, the cataract may grow larger with time and cloud the lens, subsequently affecting vision.

2. What are some of their common symptoms?

Symptoms may include-

• Cloudy or blurry vision
• Poor night vision
• Multiple (double) vision
• Lights are too bright and/or giving off a glare or a halo
• Colours seem faded
• Distorted vision in either eye

If you’d like to get an opinion from an ophthalmologist, book a Plum Telehealth consultation through the Plum App/ iOS Plum App here. 

For further information on cataract and its treatment, check out this article from Johns Hopkins.

3. How are cataracts treated? 

Typically, cataracts can be treated with surgery. It is one of the most common, safe and effective surgeries. Surgery involves swapping out the cloudy lens with a new lens. The procedure is performed under topical anaesthesia, making it painless.

4. How long does cataract surgery take? 

The duration of a typical cataract surgery is 15-20 minutes. However, the total time from pre-op procedures to post-op formalities ranges from 2 to 3 hours.

5. How long will it take to recover from cataract surgery?

It normally takes 1-2 weeks to recover from cataract surgery. However, this can differ from person to person. 

6. What kind of lenses are used in surgery?

Mono focal or multi focal lenses are used in surgery.

Important to know: However, most insurers accept only Mono focal lenses and conventional procedures/ surgeries.