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What Is A Cataract Or Motiyabind?

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What Is A Cataract Or Motiyabind?

Cataracts (or motiya in the eyes) are the most commonly seen eye conditions. We have purposely not called it a disease. A cataract is an ageing process of the lens usually present in the eyes. Cataract Surgery is one of the most common surgeries our ophthalmologists/eye doctors/cataract surgeons perform at Eye Solutions. The surgery is called 'Phacoemulsification' or 'Phaco Surgery' or 'Motiya Operation' in Hindi. You can safely consider eye Solutions one of the best hospitals for Motiyabind operation or cataract surgery.

The word "Cataract" means a large waterfall. You will agree a large waterfall is usually white. So is the medical condition of cataract or Motiya.

Structure of the eye

When we look at someone, we see brown eyes, and this brown part is known as the iris. There is a transparent layer in front of the iris called the cornea. Usually, contact lens wearers are aware of this layer because they wear their contact lenses on the cornea.

You will see a central black circle in the iris if you notice it closely. This black circle is a hole in the iris called the pupil. The eye's natural lens is situated behind the iris and is visible through the pupil. Through this pupil, light enters the eye, and one can see things.

We are all born with this natural lens in the eye. This lens helps to focus light rays onto the retina to see clearly.

The functioning of the eye

All of us have used a camera. We know that sometimes the camera takes a few seconds to focus on something to make it clear. The camera autofocusses. You will agree that we humans can see clearly for all distances, be it very far or very near. That's because this lens inside the eye helps in autofocusing similar to a camera. As we age, this ability to autofocus reduces, which is felt first at around 42 years. Thus, at about 42 years, one may think they are not comfortable reading things for near. As the years go by, the reading number gradually increases. That is why we need a reading number of higher numbers as we age.

How does a cataract (Motiya) form?

Now, proteins make up the natural lens of the eye. These proteins age as we grow older. With age, the protein fibres' colour and consistency change, and slowly the fibres become yellow and white. This lens is known as a CATARACT.

Thus, one should not consider a cataract as a disease and worry. It is nothing but an ageing process, and it's natural for a cataract to occur.

So with age, the transparent lens is now made up of yellow and white fibres, thus blocking some light from entering the eye. At this point, a person with a cataract starts complaining of poor vision and may visit their ophthalmologist.

What are the symptoms of cataracts (Motibindu)?

During the initial stages of cataracts, the complaints are mild. Like halos around the oncoming headlights or poor vision in dim light, or simply not being happy with their vision.

In the later stages, as the cataract advances, people may complain of poor vision. Some may also not be able to perform routine daily activities.

Many years ago, let's say 35 years ago, technology was not available for an ophthalmologist to treat or operate on a cataract in the early stages. Thus, the ophthalmologist always told the patient that the cataract was not ripe and should wait longer. The patient and the ophthalmologist were willing for surgery, but the technology did not permit that to happen. Today ophthalmologists can perform cataract surgery even before a cataract has developed because of the available technology.

"When should I undergo Cataract Surgery ?"

The answer to that is simple. One can undergo cataract surgery when one feels that you are not enjoying your vision. Now, enjoying the quality of vision is different for different people. Some may choose to get it done early, and others may choose to do it late. Both choices are correct, and there is no right or wrong.

Cataract surgery is done by 'Phacoemulsification,' also known as 'Phaco Surgery.' Eye doctors or ophthalmologists perform it. All ophthalmologists are cataract surgeons.

But the fact remains that surgery is the only option to correct or improve vision affected by cataracts.

The first thing to do would be to undergo a cataract consultation with your ophthalmologist. It would help you understand if you even have a cataract and the next steps you could consider taking.

9 step process of undergoing cataract surgery

Frequently Asked Questions ?

What about non surgical treatment of cataract ?
Cataracts are treated by surgery. There is no other better definitive treatment for cataracts. However, since cataract surgery is not an emergency, one can do a few things.

Get new glasses made. If one gets a power checkup done at their eye doctor's clinic, there is a possibility of vision improving after changing your glasses. That way, one could postpone their surgery.

Certain eye drops are currently being used for Dogs. These eye drops were introduced after immense research in reversing cataractous changes in the eyes. Now, the drops available are only for dogs. What the future holds for this isn't easy to predict, but research into this is ongoing.
Who performs the cataract surgery ?
Every opthalmologist or eye doctor is trained to perform cataract surgery. Eye Solutions has a team of cataract surgeons who routinely perform ‘phacoemulsification’ or ‘Phaco surgery.’
What Causes Cataracts ?
A few reasons can cause cataracts, but the most commonly seen is age-related. The natural lens of the eye is made up of proteins. As we age, this material changes in both consistency and color. This means the proteins become harder as well as more and more opaque.

The other causes of cataracts could be an injury to the eye, inflammation inside the eye in the case of uveitis, or even diabetes which causes cataracts in relatively younger individuals.
What is the first sign of cataracts ?
Cataracts usually progress very slowly once they start. The symptoms thus appear very slowly and increase gradually. Initially, the person may feel that they need more light to see things. They may also see increased halos around the oncoming headlights when driving at night. As the cataract progresses, people may feel that the subtitles of their TV shows are not clear or the signs at the airport are not clear. As it progresses further, people feel like a curtain in front of their eyes. They cannot clearly see smaller fonts for both far and near.
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