Cataract Surgeries

We are no longer sticking to Conventional methods which have relatively lower success rates, time consuming and limited in scope.
Our doctors are internationally acclaimed for their expertise and the sheer number of surgeries that they conduct around the world at affordable costs
We are the undisputed leaders in cataract Surgeries. Our records speak for us!

What is Cataract ?

Cataract is an eye abnormality and happens when there is Clouding of the internal lens of the eye, usually without any associated pain or discomfort. Cataract blocks light from passing through the lens of your eye thus making it difficult to see clearly and in worst cases may well cause blindness over time. Cataract is generally progressive, meaning, they worsen with time. As a rule of thumb, they occur in older people, but in certain cases even relatively young people may counter a cataract for a variety of reasons as enunciated here.

Medically speaking, a person can develop cataract when protein builds up in the lens of your eye and makes it cloudy. This prevents light from passing through clearly and can cause you to lose partial eyesight. It is not precisely known as to why people get cataract however some of the known causes of cataract are:

  • Age borne : Cataract forms as you get older.
  • Congenital : This is cataract by birth. And could happen in babies because of infection, injury, or poor development in the womb.
  • Secondary : These happen as a result of other medical conditions, like diabetes.
  • Traumatic : Cataracts after an injury to the eye.

If you have any or more following issues in your normal vision, you may well need a checkup with your eye specialist. Do remember that is the most reliable way of detecting cataract as they usually aren’t painful. The most common symptoms are:

  • It gets hard to see at night.
  • Your Eyes get sensitive to light.
  • Light sources appear encircled "halos".
  • Blurred vision. Things appear overlapping (double vision).
  • Colors don’t look as bright or saturated as they used to.


Other things that can raise your chances of getting cataracts include cigarette smoke, air pollution, and protracted heavy drinking

Cataracts don’t give you a sudden loss of vision. Usually it is gradual, unnoticed and slow. It is only when it become dense or larger; your vision gets more and more blurry; that can make it hard to perform everyday tasks. Thus see a doctor periodically.

Detecting cataracts is exclusively the job of the eye specialist and it is they you should consult upon any suspicion of a potential cataract (symptom). You will undergo a certain range of tests besides your eye specialist will also dilate your pupil to check the lens and other parts of the eye. Remember to bring your glasses or contacts to the appointment.

Cataracts could be treated either by Glasses/ Contact lenses or by cataract surgery.

Cataract Surgery

Need of a Surgery to remove cataracts may arise only if your vision loss cannot be corrected with special glasses or contact lenses. The surgical procedure involves removing the cloudy natural lens and replacing it with a quality artificial lens. The operation is usually done on an outpatient basis and a patient can go home the very same day. The procedure, if done by specialist, is very safe and effective. More than 95% of people who undergo such surgeries are satisfied with their vision improvements. In cases where you need surgery on both eyes, the surgery is usually done on one eye at a time. It takes about 8 weeks for the eye to completely heal post surgery with prescribed glasses and eye drops

Lower your risk of getting cataracts; if you:

  • Avoid /reduce your smoking habits
  • Opt to wear a hat or alternatively sunglasses in the sun
  • Manage diabetes well
  • Reduce alcohol consumption habits
  • Avoid Extended use of corticosteroids

Treatment with us & why!

At Ekjyot some of the finest surgeons with unmatched experience and expertise will treat you as a valued patient using state-of-the-art technological procedures. We have adopted innovative methods in cataract surgery that allow for procedures that correct both near and distance vision, reducing or even eliminating the need for glasses after the operation.

Cataract Surgery Costs @ Ekjyot

Be assured that you have chosen the quality treatment at most affordable and highly subsidized costs. We don’t run our chain of hospitals as purely profitable commercial centers. World over and within the country, we are better known for our social responsibilities and people friendly healthcare services . With us , Cataract surgeries can cost you few thousands rupees and only in rare case may the treatment costs swell depending on the type of IOL (artificial lens) you are opting for. Our friendly counselors will help you with details pertaining to the benefits of each lens type and the one that will suit you best at the best price that only we can offer.