Eye Surgery in India
What is Eye Surgery?
Also known as ocular surgery, eye surgery is conducted by an ophthalmologist. The necessity for eye surgery is determined by various conditions. Whether it's corrective procedures or orbital implants, these treatments offer successful solutions to a range of eye and vision problems.
Cataract Surgery
Cataracts typically impact both eyes and are more prevalent in adults aged 60 and above. The cataract surgery procedure is highly successful and safe. It is recommended for individuals experiencing vision loss that significantly affects their daily life. However, those with other concurrent eye diseases may not be suitable candidates for the surgery. The procedure lasts approximately thirty minutes and is conducted under minimal sedation. During surgery, an artificial lens is implanted to replace the original, restoring vision.
The 3 approaches of the cataract surgery are :
Extracapsular Cataract Surgery : The surgical procedure is carried out when the lens is too opaque for Phacoemulsification. This surgery involves suturing, and the recovery period is relatively longer.
Intracapsular Cataract Surgery : The surgical procedure entails creating substantial incisions and completely removing the surrounding capsule and the entire lens. This method is rarely employed.
Phacoemulsification : The surgical procedure is carried out under local anesthesia. In the most common type of cataract surgery, ultrasonic vibrations are utilized to dissolve the cloudy lens by inserting a probe.
Corrective Surgery
This is the most common and popular eye surgery. PRK (Photorefractive keratectomy) and LASIK (laser-assisted in Situ Keratomileusis) are two common methods of corrective eye surgery. Laser eye surgery can correct hyperopia, astigmatism, and myopia, eliminating the need for corrective lenses.
Orbital Surgery
The surgery is intended for conditions such as enucleation, evisceration, and anophthalmia. Orbital surgery is recommended for individuals with large eye tumors, congenital defects resulting in absent eyes, and eyes that cannot be protected due to trauma. Two types of orbital implants are silicone and bioceramic orbital implants, along with the use of orbital tissue expanders. These implants serve as surgical approaches for the procedure, playing a role in preserving the natural structure of the eye and providing support for the positioning of an artificial eye.
Glaucoma Surgery
Glaucoma can result in vision loss by increasing intraocular pressure, and surgery is often conducted to reduce this pressure. The procedure can be performed multiple times with low risk. Types of glaucoma surgery include :
Lip Repair Surgery
Ptosis surgery can be performed for either functional or cosmetic reasons. Lid repair surgery is used to address the condition of droopy eyelids (ptosis). Various surgeries are employed for ptosis, including Fasanella-Servat, Frontalis suspension (for severe congenital cases), Muller’s muscle-conjunctival resection (for mild to moderate ptosis), and Blepharoplasty (for ptosis due to aging).
Presbyopia Surgery
Presbyopia typically sets in between the ages of 40-50, causing an inability of the eye to focus at various distances. This condition becomes noticeable when individuals find print becoming blurred. The stiffening of the eye's lens is a common cause of Presbyopia. It is also associated with the atrophy of muscles controlling the lens or changes in the lens itself. Correcting Presbyopia can involve creating 'monovision' during LASIK. Conductive keratoplasty is another method for correcting this common vision condition.
Squint Eye
Squint, also known as strabismus, occurs when both eyes are not aligned in the same direction. It can manifest as either convergent squint (turning in) or divergent squint (turning out). Vertical squint involves one eye being positioned either lower or higher than the other. Squint can be either continuous or occasional. Premature babies, particularly those who have been ill at a very early age, may develop a squint, especially if there is damage to the brain. Reasons for the development of these squints include :
Refractive Eye Surgery
Refractive errors such as hyperopia (farsightedness), presbyopia, myopia (nearsightedness), and astigmatism can be addressed through refractive surgery. This surgical procedure enhances and rectifies vision by eliminating these refractive errors. The surgery aims to enhance the eye's focus either by creating a clear circular dome in front of the eye or by reshaping the cornea.
Eye Cancer
Eye cancer refers to the formation of tumors in various parts of the eye. This condition occurs when cells in and around the eye undergo uncontrolled growth and changes, resulting in the formation of a mass or tumor. These tumors can be either cancerous or non-cancerous. Intraocular malignancy specifically refers to cancer developing within the eyeball.
Intraocular Cancer Types
Uveal metastases are recognized as the most prevalent form of intraocular cancer in adults, originating in other parts of the body and spreading to the uvea. The predominant primary intraocular cancer observed in adults is melanoma, resulting from the uncontrolled growth of melanocytes, the pigmented cells within the eye. Intraocular melanoma is also referred to as uveal melanoma.
The other types of cancers are :
Cost of Eye Surgery
Eye surgery costs in India are remarkably reasonable. The hospitals employ cutting-edge technologies for eye care surgeries, ensuring that patients receive maximum benefits from the procedures.
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