<p>Traditionally if patients suffered from&nbsp;<a href="../../all-about-cataract" target="_blank">cataracts</a> in both eyes, the doctors would perform surgery on one eye. Following the first cataract surgery, doctors would then perform cataract surgery on the other eye after a few days or recovery. This method allows the first eye to heal a little bit and vision to improve in one eye.</p>
<p>However, with advancements in medical science, both eyes are operated on simultaneously in one surgery, known as SBCS (or Simultaneous Bilateral Cataract Surgery). This cataract treatment is being increasingly performed on cataract patients and has shown to be a safe and effective medical procedure. This method, however, may not be recommended for every patient and depends on various factors, like eye health, diagnosis, the severity of cataract, preference, <a href="../../types-of-cataract-lenses" target="_blank">cataract lens</a>, etc. SBCS may have its pros and cons.</p>
<h2>Advantages of Cataract Surgery on Both Eyes at One Go (SBCS):</h2>
<p>1. It saves the patient from going through two surgeries and several follow-up visits.</p>
<p>2. It reduces the overall cost of performing two different surgeries for the eyes. It is, therefore, cost-effective for both the hospital as well as the patient.</p>
<p>3. It is especially helpful in recovering binocular vision in patients with higher refractive error.</p>
<p>4. It also helps in faster recovery than when the two eyes are operated on separately<br />in a different time frame.</p>
<h2>Disadvantages of Simultaneous Bilateral Cataract Surgery:</h2>
<p>1. A major concern with this&nbsp;<a href="../../cataract-surgery" target="_blank">cataract operation</a> is the risk of a rare yet highly serious infection that may cause partial to complete vision loss. The infection is called bilateral endophthalmitis and is a rare complication which can be a major concern. This risk is reduced greatly in traditional delayed cataract surgery.</p>
<p>2.Another rare and serious concern that has been associated with SBCS is an inflammatory reaction that may develop 12-48 hours after the surgery or even later. It is medically known as Toxic Anterior Shock Syndrome (TASS).</p>
<p>4. Having surgery in both eyes at the same time will disrupt the vision in both eyes due to the swelling. Patients may find it difficult to go through the healing process with vision blurry in both eyes at the same time.</p>
<p>If you are planning a cataract surgery for yourself or your loved one, it should start with a doctor consultation.&nbsp;</p>
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<h2>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):</h2>
<h3>Q1. Is it better to have cataract surgery in both eyes simultaneously?</h3>
<p>Having cataract surgery in both eyes may have its pros and cons. Doctors decide on a patient-by-patient basis if having cataract surgery in both eyes is more beneficial in a particular case.</p>
<h3>Q2. Why do some doctors not perform cataract surgery in both eyes at the same time?</h3>
<p>Some doctors prefer that one eye heals completely before operating on the other one. Having surgery on both eyes at once puts both eyes in a state of recovery at the same time. In this case, if one eye suffers from an infection, it can spread to the next eye.</p>
<h3>Q3.How long does it take to recover from having Simultaneous cataract Surgery in both eyes (SBCS)?</h3>
<p>Recovery time is faster if patients get cataract operation for both eyes simultaneously. Generally, the patients will be able to recover fully between 3-3.5 weeks.</p>
<h3>Q4. Is it normal to have cataracts in both eyes?</h3>
<p>It is common for patients to have cataracts in both eyes. However, the rate of progression on onset may differ for both eyes.</p>
<h3>Q5. Is it necessary to remove cataracts from both eyes?</h3>
<p>Cataracts cause blurry vision and other tissues. Therefore it is necessary to have it removed from both eyes. However, they do not need to perform cataract surgery in both eyes at the same time.</p>
<h3>Q6. How to decide if I should have Simultaneous Bilateral Cataract Surgery?</h3>
<p>Having cataract surgery in both eyes at once depends on a few factors. These include<br />the patient&rsquo;s choice and condition as well as the doctor&rsquo;s preference. Doctors will be able to guide the patients if having cataract surgery in both eyes simultaneously is a good option for the individual patient.</p>
<h3>Q7. How long will the surgery take if I have a cataract removed from both eyes simultaneously at the same time?</h3>
<p>Cataract surgery may take anywhere between 30-45 minutes. If the patient is getting cataract treatment for both eyes, the surgery may take longer.</p>
<h3>Q8. What are the cons of having cataract surgery for both eyes?</h3>
<p>In general, having cataract surgery in both eyes at once is considered a safe scenario. However, it may increase the risk of infection and other rare complications.</p>
<h3>Q9. How long will my vision be blurry if I have cataract surgery in both eyes simultaneously?</h3>
<p>Vision after a cataract operation remains blurry for the first few weeks, usually for 1-2 weeks.</p>
<h3>Q10. Will cataract surgery in both eyes at the same time be more cost-effective?</h3>
<p>Yes, having cataract surgery in both eyes at the same time costs less than having two different surgeries a few weeks apart.</p>
<h3>Q11. What are the symptoms of cataracts?</h3>
<p>Some&nbsp;<a href="../../blog/signs-that-you-might-suffering-from-cataract" target="_blank">signs &amp; symptoms of cataracts</a> are: blurred vision, double vision, seeing halos around lights, colours getting faded, difficulty in seeing at night, etc.&nbsp;</p>
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