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Cataract is a common, age-related eye condition in which the natural lens of the eye becomes cloudy, leading to blurred or dim vision.
Though it develops slowly and painlessly, cataract can interfere with daily activities such as reading, watching TV, driving, or recognizing faces.
The good news is — cataract surgery is one of the safest and most effective procedures in modern medicine, restoring clarity and improving quality of life within days.
Cataracts form when the proteins in the eye’s natural lens clump together, causing clouding and scattering of light, reducing vision. It occurs commonly with advancing age, but can also be present in the newborn (congenital cataract).
Understanding the underlying cause helps in planning treatment and preventing recurrence.
Cataracts usually develop slowly and may go unnoticed in the early stages.
As the condition progresses, patients may experience:
A simple eye examination can confirm the presence and severity of cataract.
Diagnosis is quick and painless.
During the course of your comprehensive examination, Dr. Pathak-Ray evaluates the clarity of your lens, visual acuity, and retinal health using:
The only effective treatment for cataract is surgical removal of the cloudy lens, replaced with a clear artificial Intraocular Lens (IOL).
When cataract begins to affect daily life — reading, driving, recognizing faces etc — it is time to consider surgery. Waiting for cataracts to become ‘mature’ (as in olden days) is no longer recommended, as they can present challenges (and complications) during surgery with modern technology and one may have to resort to older style large-incision surgery with sutures. This can affect the outcome of the surgery.
Modern day surgery is with very small incision, and usually without any sutures – making it possible to use premium IOLs. This is responsible for quick recovery.
Phacoemulsification: Ultrasound-based lens removal through a tiny 2.2 mm incision.
Micro-incision Cataract Surgery (MICS): Minimally invasive, ensuring faster healing.
Premium IOLs: Tri-focal that correct distance, intermediate and near, or advanced monofocal that corrects distance and intermediate vision (laptop, computer screen, car dashboard are examples of intermediate vision) are offered. Standard IOL is also offered. So are toric IOLs which can correct astigmatism, in one procedure.
Sclera-fixated IOL: Dr. Pathak-Ray is one of a handful of anterior segment surgeons who is capable of doing these types of IOL in a minimally invasive manner (Yamane technique). This is done when there is no support for safely placing an IOL in the ‘bag’ of the natural lens. The white of the eye (called sclera) is used as a scaffold for placement of these multi-piece IOLs.
Most patients regain clear vision within 24–48 hours and resume normal activities within a few days.
Follow-up visits ensure proper healing and long-term clarity.
In many patients, cataract and glaucoma co-exist as both are relatively commoner in advancing age..
Dr. Pathak-Ray specializes in combined cataract–glaucoma surgeries, which safely remove the cataract while controlling eye pressure in a single procedure. She will advise on which combined procedure – Phaco-MIGS (istent Inject/ KDB/ECP), Phaco-Trab or Phaco-Tube – is most appropriate.
This approach reduces the need for multiple surgeries and helps maintain both clarity and optic nerve health.
Furthermore, ‘mature’ and ‘hypermature’ cataracts can give rise to glaucoma. These too have to be managed, either with cataract surgery alone or combined cataract and glaucoma surgery.
The surgical plan is tailored individually, considering the type and severity of glaucoma.
Most patients experience almost immediate improvement in vision after surgery.
Dr. Pathak-Ray and her team guide every patient through a clear recovery plan to ensure lasting results.
With modern techniques and proper follow-up, cataract surgery outcomes are overwhelmingly successful.
Dr. Pathak-Ray encourages patients to make informed choices.
Visit the Patient Resources section for detailed guides, FAQs, and video explainers about cataract and its treatment.
Book a consultation with Dr. Pathak-Ray to discuss whether cataract surgery is right for you. A clear, detailed evaluation can help you take the next step toward brighter, sharper vision.