Risks and Benefits of Cataract Surgery

BENEFITS: improvement in activities- such as driving/reading/working/social activities/hobbies.

RISKS: Some of the possible complications are:

High pressure in the eye
Blood collection in the eye
Infection
Retinal Detachment
Swelling of cornea

REMEMBER: Freedom from blurred vision gives you the freedom to enjoy your life to its fullest extent!!

What you should know/do before going for cataract surgery.

General health status should be known. Any active diseases should be treated before cataract surgery. Preoperative investigation like blood tests, ECG, dental check-up should be done. Carry out the pre-operative instruction as per the scheduled date & time.

Pre-Operative Instructions:

To have light breakfast 4 hrs before arriving at the hospital.
To put the eye drops as instructed 3 days prior to the date of the surgery & in the morning of the day of surgery in the eye to be operated.
To take the dose of regular medication which you are already taking.
To take headbath and dress comfortably.
To be accompanied by not more than 2 persons.
To carry the operation file, reports, sunglasses and necessary medication.
To register at the reception counter for admission.
To read and sign the consent form for the operation and take instructions from the optometrist.
If for some reason you have any questions, the doctor or one of the optometrist would be able to answer them before the surgical treatment is begun.
To stop blood thinning or any anti-inflammatory medications including Aspirin 3 days prior to the surgery day.
Plan to have someone drive you home following surgery.
Plan to have a parent or legal guardian with a disabled person.
If any change in appointment, call up at the centre & inform a day prior to the date of operation.
Wear comfortable clothes.
Do not apply make-up or wear jewellery.
Do not carry expensive goods with you.

Area of operation:

The assistant will take you to the area where you would be prepared for the surgery. You will change into surgical clothes, cap, etc.

Per-operative medication will be administered by way of anaesthetic drops, injections or sedatives if necessary. One person will help you to enter the operating room and lie down on the operation table. You will always have someone by your side to assist and help you during the operation.

Cataract

Surgical wash:

The two eyelids will be carefully cleaned with the antibacterial solution and drops will be put to clean the eyes and to make the area sterile during the surgical procedure.

After surgery

The assistant will help you to leave the operation theatre and go to the recovery room where you will need to rest for some time. After this, the person who has accompanied you, can take you home to rest.

Testimonials

With the growing age and multiple times facing the problems of blurred vision, the need of doing an eye check up did arouse. I visited Ojas Eye hospital for the tests and soon I was diagnosed with the eye disease called Cataract. My mind was baffled with questions. Friendly approach of Dr.Dedhia, in Pre and post operations, was truly supporting. The advanced eye correction equipment did ensure the rest. My cataract operation is successful and at present I am blessed with clear vision.

Salim Khan Former Indian film actor , screenwriter Mumbai

It is been a wonderful experience to know you all and also to be treated by such a friendly and excellent team of professionals. What you all have done for me is just inexplicable all can say is "Thank you so much" for doing this wonder on my eyes.

Sumantha Guha

In today's world it's difficult to find someone who will help u blindly without expecting anything in return, One live example is ojas hospital. The best hospitality given by them, So the first day I went there something went wrong with my card and I couldn't pay for my pre evaluation test, But the staff and doctor were so helpful n cooperative tht they did it for free and told me I can pay when I do my operation, I was really moved by the gesture, The next day I went for my operation they were so helpful and comforting and one extra doctor accompanied me to the operation theatre just to inform me what steps are they doing, The operation was so simple and quick and once it was done I couldn't believe that it was done. I was planning to get my operation done from past 2 years but couldn't decide, But the comfort and hospitality given here cleared all my doubts and I at the end finished my operation and I'm enjoying my life .

MERCY NADAR

Dr. Nitin Dedhia is my family's eye specialist since long time. My grandmoms cataract surgery was done by him around 20 years ago. She is still having very good eyesight at 90. I too have have done my lasic around a week ago and now able to see everything without specs. Would like to advice Dr Dedhia Sir for any of your complaints regarding eyes. The all staff are well trained and cooperative. Good infrastructure too. would thank everyone there.

Sameer Bhabal

My mother Dhanwanti Kangia got operated for cataract. She is very happy and seeing her happy, it gives me and family immense satisfaction and hapiness. Execellent services. Staff is very supportive.

Anisha Kalyani

It was a good experience with Dr Dedia. He is very particular about cleanliness which I liked. The staff too were quick and courteous.I am also impressed with Dr. Hardik who has explained to me in detail. And Greta too is a very efficient receptionist. Thank you all the staff for not keeping me waiting.

Dr Shobha Malhotra

It was a great experience with Dr. Dedhia. He is truly a professional with an amazing hand at surgery. He is the best!

Mr Jayanti Soni