Treasure your vision as it is one of the most precious things we own. One often gets confused when it comes to their eyes as there are a lot of voices. This could bury the truth and make the facts opaque.
Cataract refers to the cloudiness of the eyes natural lens, thereby blocking the passage of light to the retina and preventing the formation of sharp images. This condition could be successfully treated via surgery. Here are some of the myths that need to be unraveled regarding cataract surgery.
1.Myth- Cataracts are only for the aged!
Debunking- Cataracts can occur at any age and can also be present from birth.
2. Myth- Healthy lifestyle can be a cure.
Debunking- Surgery is the only treatment to exist for cataracts.
3. Myth- Reoccurrence of cataract after surgery
Debunking- Cataract doesn’t reoccur. With time the intraocular lens could become cloudy but it is neither a side-effect nor it is reoccurrence. It’s a natural aging process easily treated by a laser procedure in the OPD.
4. Myth- Cataracts are growths.
Debunking- It is the opaqueness of the eyes natural lens due to various causes.
5. Myth- Cataracts result from poor eye habits.
Debunking- Cataract doesn’t result from habits such as watching too much screen, reading too close, etc.
6. Myth- Cataract surgery is dangerous and painful.
Debunking- It is a very safe procedure and painless.
7. Myth- The surgery is time taking and has a longer recovery period
Debunking- It is a 20-minute procedure and within 24 hours you can resume your daily tasks. Strenuous activities can be performed within a week of surgery.
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