Cataract
Also called Artificial Lens, Intraocular Lens
A cataract is clouding of the clear lens inside the eye, which makes vision blurred or dim. It develops slowly with age and is treated with a short operation.
Treated in Ophthalmology
Symptoms
- Cloudy, blurred or dim vision
- Glare from lights and headlights at night
- Colours looking faded
- Frequent changes in glasses power
- Seeing double in one eye
Causes
- Ageing, the most common cause
- Diabetes
- Long-term use of steroid medicines
- Eye injury
- Smoking and too much sunlight
When to see a doctor
See an eye doctor when blurred vision makes reading, driving or daily work difficult, or if you notice glare and faded colours. People with diabetes should have their eyes checked every year.
Treatment at Abhinav Hospital
Our ophthalmologist examines the eye and advises when surgery is needed. Cataract surgery replaces the cloudy lens with a clear artificial lens; it is usually done as a day procedure, and most patients see better within days.
Doctors who treat cataract
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Book appointment with Dr. Bhakti BhatnagarDr. Bhakti Bhatnagar
Ophthalmology
MBBS, DO, DNB (Ophthalmology)
16 years of experience · Speaks English, Hindi, Marathi
Questions patients ask
Can glasses or eye drops cure a cataract?
No. Glasses can help for a while in early cataract, but the only treatment that removes a cataract is surgery.
Do I need to wait for a cataract to ripen?
No. Surgery is advised when the cataract starts to affect your daily life; there is no need to wait for it to become mature.
Which doctor treats cataract at Abhinav Hospital, Nagpur?
Cataract is treated in our Ophthalmology department, by Dr. Bhakti Bhatnagar.
How do I book an appointment for cataract?
Call the hospital on +91 75571 60334, message us on WhatsApp, or leave your number in the form on this page and the front desk will call you back to fix a time with the right doctor.
This page explains cataract in general terms and does not replace an examination by a doctor. In an emergency, come straight to the hospital or call the emergency number. All conditions A to Z