Cataract surgery is a routine and safe operation that removes the clouded lens and replaces it with a new artificial lens that is clear; the artificial lens implant improves and restores eyesight. Laser-assisted technology is often used to achieve this.

A cataract occurs most commonly due to age-related changes in the natural lens. Still, it may also occur as a result of an eye injury or a health problem such as diabetes or hypertension and prolonged use of some medications.

If a cataract is interfering with your daily activities, the best eye doctors may recommend cataract surgery. The hazy lens is removed and replaced with a prosthetic lens during surgery, which generally results in clear vision being restored. ‘Femtosecond Lasik Assisted Cataract surgery’, also known as FLACS or Robotic Cataract Surgery, is the latest development in cataract surgery worldwide. The average cataract surgery cost in India ranges from Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 1,20,000, depending on the facility, type of cataract surgery technique, and type of lens to implanted and city.

Once the cataract develops, the undue prolongation of cataract surgery may result in suboptimal recovery of vision even after cataract surgery. If you have blurring of vision in one or both of your eyes, you should get your eyes checked, and if your doctor tells you that you are having a cataract in your eye, you should plan a cataract surgery after discussing with your treating eye specialist. Cataracts may grow to the point that they block vision entirely if not treated. In rare instances, they may result in vision loss and complete blindness. Timely cataract surgery helps in recovering your vision completely.