<p>If you are diagnosed with <a href="../../all-about-cataract" target="_blank">cataract</a>, <strong>surgery is the only option to have your cataracts removed.</strong> Through the surgery, your natural lens in the eye is replaced with an artificial Intraocular lens (IOL).</p>
<p>Advancement in the&nbsp;<a href="../../cataract-surgery" target="_blank">Cataract surgical procedure</a> and lens implant technology has made cataract surgery as one of the safest and commonly done surgery. The actual procedure hardly takes 15-20 minutes, and you can be back home by the end of the day.</p>
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<p>Nevertheless, when you are suggested for a&nbsp;<a href="../../cataract-surgery" target="_blank">cataract surgery</a> for the first time, it is normal to feel scared. It is therefore important that you understand and get involved in the&nbsp;<a href="../../cataract-surgery-preparation-planning" target="_blank">planning and preparation process</a> along with your doctor.</p>
<h2>Preparing for your Cataract surgery</h2>
<p>If you have developed <a href="../../blog/signs-that-you-might-suffering-from-cataract" target="_blank">symptoms of cataract</a>, operation is the only treatment option to get rid of the cloudy vision. The procedure for Cataract or Motiyabind surgery as it is colloquially called, is not a major surgery, however as this too is a medical procedure, adequate care should be taken to prepare for it.</p>
<p><strong>The preparation for the Motiyabind surgery usually happens a week before in advance.</strong></p>
<p>The doctor will usually advice ultrasounds for your eye commonly called as B Scan and A scan. The B scan will primarily help the doctor see the condition of the inside of your eye. This will help him to understand whether there are other conditions in your eye that might affect the Cataract surgery.</p>
<p>An A scan on the other hand measures your eye and helps the doctor choose the correct IOL power and type of lens for you.</p>
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<p>You might be suggested other pre- operative blood tests and eye tests if the doctor needs them. It is always advisable to adhere to all the prerequisite requirements for the surgery planning as the doctor is best placed to judge the course of your cataract treatment.</p>
<p>Any good eye care provider will also request you to meet and consult with the patient care counselor who would help you prepare for the cataract surgery.</p>
<p>Few important things that you should have in mind before your Cataract or Motiyabind surgery:</p>
<ol>
<li>Let your doctor and counselor know about any medication that you are currently taking and the respective dosages.</li>
<li>Do not stop any medication, especially your medication for blood pressure and blood sugar unless advised by the doctor.</li>
<li>The doctor might suggest you take some antibiotic drops a few days before your surgery.&nbsp;</li>
<li>You might be required to take a fitness certificate from your physician if you are suffering from other medical conditions like Asthma, high Blood Pressure, high blood glucose, cardiac problem etc.</li>
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<h2>Understanding about your Cataract surgery procedure</h2>
<p>It is important that you familiarize yourself with some common eye problems like Astigmatism (blurred and distorted vision due to changes in the shape of the cornea or natural lens) and Presbyopia (inability to see up close which develops with age).</p>
<p>Understand from your doctor if you have any associated eye problems along with your cataracts. Such preexisting conditions might change the way the surgeon would like to operate on your eye.</p>
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<p>Once you have a fair bit of understanding, discuss with the doctor and the patient counselor about the type of surgery.</p>
<p>Usually, cataract surgeries are done by the following types:</p>
<h3>SICS (Small Incision Cataract Surgery):</h3>
<p>Cataract extraction is done manually by making an incision in your eye.&nbsp;<a href="../../cataract-surgery" target="_blank">SICS process</a> is an economical procedure but requires the surgeon to make a bigger incision compared to the other type of surgery. The patient may have to stay in the hospital for one day after the operation and gets to see from next day after the eye patch is removed. As the incision made in the eye through SICS process is bigger compared to other cataract surgery process, it involves more recovery time for the patient.</p>
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<h3>PHACO (Phacoemulsification):</h3>
<p>In this process cataract extraction is done with the aid of a specialized machine. In <a href="../../cataract-surgery" target="_blank">PHACO technique</a>, a very small incision is made at the edge of the cornea and a tiny probe is inserted in the eye. The device emits ultrasound energy which breaks down the cataract and is sucked out. A foldable IOL is inserted in the eye through the small incision and once inside the eye, the IOL unfolds and replace the natural lens. The small incision self-heals after the surgery and no stiches are required allowing the patient to recover faster. Cataract surgery through PHACO process is a painless and stitch-less procedure. After the operation, the patch on the operated eye is removed within a few hours and generally, the patient is discharged from the hospital on the same day. When Cataract or Motiyabind surgery is done through this process, patient recovers faster and can return to work very soon.</p>
<p>Depending on how you would want to have your surgery done, consult with the doctor or the eye specialist and the patient counselor to choose the type of IOL that you would want to implant.</p>
<p>Do also understand your recovery time and considering the above points choose a date for your surgery.</p>
<h2>How to prepare for on the Day of Cataract Surgery</h2>
<p>Once you have finalized the day for your cataract or motiyabind surgery, follow the simple guidelines:</p>
<ol>
<li>Feeling anxious is normal but there is very little or no reason to feel so. Cataract surgeries are technologically evolved process and has a very little complication rate.</li>
<li>Eat light at least for the first 6-8 hours before your surgery.</li>
<li>If you are using hearing aids, please have it removed.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Do not apply any make up or lotion to your face.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Do not forget to take your regular medications unless advised against by your doctor.</li>
<li>Do not consume alcohol.</li>
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<p>After your cataract surgery is completed, do follow the post-operative instruction very carefully. You will be required to come for follow up usually a day after, a week after or a month after your surgery.</p>
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<p>Cataract surgery preparations requires minimal preparation on the part of the patient.</p>
<p>Akhand Jyoti Eye hospital does over 70,000 cataract surgeries every year and has the lowest complication ratio. All the doctors at Akhand Jyoti have the experience of doing over 10,000 Cataract or Motiyabind surgeries. For your cataract surgery, consider visiting our doctors for the best outcome.</p>
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