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CATARACT
Vikas Eye Care, Kandivali East, Mumbai, India is a popular healthcare center for treating issues related to eyes. We welcome you to avail the holistic eye care in Mumbai and pan India.
Cataract is clouding of natural lens leading to blurred and disturbed vision.
What causes cataract?
Most cataracts are age related. Sometimes cataract can be due to trauma, inflammation inside the eye, due to long term uses of certain eye drops and medications etc. Rarely, cataract can be present since birth.
Can Cataract lead to complications inside eye?
Yes. If not treated, apart from blurred vision, it may increase pressure of your eyes(Phacomorphic and Phacolytic Glaucoma). This sudden increase in eye pressure can bevery painful and can permanently damage the nerve of eye which can lead to permanentvision loss. This is an Ophthalmic Emergency.
How is Cataract treated? Only definitive treatment for Cataract is Surgery wherein natural lens is removed and anartificial lens is implanted. Spectacles and Eye drops DO NOT treat cataract.
Once diagnosis is confirmed, cataract surgery should be done as early as possible. Unlikeprevious years, now cataract surgery is done by Phaco(known among common mass aslaser surgery). Phaco gives best result when lens is soft and easy to emulsify. High gradedand mature cataract increase the chance of complications.
What is the recovery time after cataract surgery? Will I have to restrict all my works?
No. There are few hygiene related precautions which one has to follow. Due to recentadvances recovery time is quick. Most patients can resume general work after few days toa week.
At VIKAS EYE CARE, cataract surgery is performed exclusively with the latest phacoemulsification technology using Cold Phaco Sovereign Technology. Every surgery is performed with no injection, no stitch, no pad & 100% painless technique lasting about 13 -15 mins. Intraocular lens power is measured on A-scan Immersion biometry as well as the latest optical biometry for very accurate measurements. Premium IOLs of the best companies including the Aspheric, Toric & Multifocal lenses are used. Mediclaim Reimbursement possible.
LASIK: Laser Vision Correction
It’s a procedure to reshape your cornea using laser to correct refractive errors and get rid of glasses and contact lenses.
Is LASIK a safe procedure?
Yes. Over the years this procedure has greatly evolved making it more accurate and verysafe.
What is the best age to get LASIK?
Between 18 to 32 Yrs age.
Will I ever have to wear spectacles in future?
Yes. After the age 40, you may need presbyopic glasses.
What is the recovery time after LASIK surgery?
One can resume his/her general works within few days to a week.
What are the other related surgeries done at your center to correct refractive error?
PRK, FEMTO LASIK, CONTURA LASIK, ICL, IPCL, T-PRK, CCL are other related surgeries done here.
At VIKAS EYE CARE, all forms of refractive error correction surgeries are performed. LASIK, BLADELESS FEMTO LASIK, PRK, T-PRK, CONTURA LASIK and CXL. Surgeries are performed at Crystal Vision Laser Centre. Usually these surgeries last for 10 to 15 minutes and are absolutely painless and performed under Topical Anaesthesia without any injection.
UVEITIS
Uveitis is inflammation of structures inside the eye. It is different from theinflammation of the surface of the eye. Uveitis can be very painful and can even causeblindness.
How does Uveitis happen?
There are many different types of uveitis. There can be multiple causes for uveitis liketrauma, infection, and autoimmune systemic diseases. Overall, it is very important tokeep in mind that uveitis should be immediately treated. It is a recurrent conditionand so patients may have to visit the doctor many times.
At VIKAS EYE CARE, all forms of Uveitis treatment are done, medically as well as surgically(if required)
GLAUCOMA
What is Glaucoma?
We don’t just see in the center. We also see our surroundings. Meaning, we all have Central Vision as well as Field of Vision. Glaucoma (कांच बिंदु) is a condition that affects our field of vision. It is a silent and symptomless disease. People don’t realize its presence till the advanced stage.
How Glaucoma is diagnosed?
Glaucoma is diagnosed during a routine eye examination. Its presence is confirmed by certain special tests like Visual Field Analysis and Optic Nerve Analysis.
Is Glaucoma treatable?
Like diabetes and blood pressure, Glaucoma is a disease which can be well controlled so that it doesn’t affect your overall lifestyle.
What is Visual Field test or Perimetry test?
As Vision Chart is used to test your “Central Vision”, Perimetry is used to test your “Field of Vision”. Perimetry test is needed to diagnose Glaucoma and various other diseases.
At VIKAS EYE CARE, all forms of Glaucoma treatment are done, medically as well as surgically (if required). OCT, Perimetry, and Pachymetry are done at affordable cost.
PEDIATRIC EYE CARE
Can Eye diseases affect children as well?
Yes. Like adults, children can suffer from multiple eye diseases which must be diagnosed early and treated well.
When should a child be shown to a doctor?
As early as 3 yrs age a child should have a routine eye checkup. Later, as per the doctor’s instruction.
Whom should I consult for my child’s eye disease..my Pediatrician or my Ophthalmologist?
You should consult your Ophthalmologist as they are specially trained in treating eye diseases.
At VIKAS EYE CARE, children of all age groups including new-borns are examined and treated.
RETINA
Retina is the layer of tissues at the back of your eye which senses the focused lightand forms image… just as film roll in your camera. There are many diseases whichcan affect Retina. For example Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, RetinalBlood Vessels Occlusion, Infection and Inflammation of Retina, Bleeding of Retinaand age related changes on Retina and so on.
Can diseases of Retina be treated?
Yes. A large number of retinal diseases can be treated and blindness can beprevented. Timely diagnosis and treatment give best results.
What is Diabetic Retinopathy?
Uncontrolled diabetes and high blood sugar can cause bleeding and other damageon retina. A regular retina check up can prevent vision loss due to diabeticretinopathy.
BRVO; CRVO; CRAO are those conditions of retina wherein the blood vesselssupplying retina gets blocked. Due such blockage the retinal issues can becomeischemic.
Is LASER treatment of Retina safe?
Yes. Laser treatment of Retina is needed in many conditions like Retinal Hole;Retinopathy etc. It prevents further damage.
What is OCT test for Retina?
OCT stands for Optical Coherence Tomography. Like well known CT Scan of Brain,OCT is a scan of Retina which allows a doctor to examine Retina layer by layer aseach different layer of Retina can be affected by different class of diseases. With thisadvanced technology, now it is possible to diagnose and treat diseases of Retinabetter.
At VIKAS EYE CARE, all forms of Medical Retina treatment are done. OCT, Perimetry and Pachymetry are done at affordable cost.
EYELID SURGERY AND OCCULOPLASTY
Hordeolums, Blepharitis, Trichiasis, Entropion, Chalazion etc are common eyeliddiseases. Some are painful. And some can cause even permanent blindness.
What is MGD and Dry Eye Condition?
MGD stands for Meibomian Glands Disfunction. This condition leads to severedryness in eyes. LipiScan and Lipiflow Thermal Pulsation Therapy are latesttechnologies to manage this condition.
At VIKAS EYE CARE, we do Lipi Scan Meibomian Glands Analysis and Lipi Flow Thermal Pulsation Therapy at affordable cost.
CORNEA
Cornea is the front transparent structure in your eyes. It is a very sensitive structure.Diseases affecting cornea can be scratchy and painful. Urgent proper treatment isessential to avoid bigger complications.
Can I wear Contact Lenses?
Yes. Contact Lenses are substitute for spectacles. You can wear contact lensesregularly or occasionally. Quality of contact lenses you choose matters a lot for thehealth of your eyes. An Eye Doctor must decide first, whether your eyes are suitablefor contact lenses or not.
What to do if my eyes hurt while wearing contact lenses?
Wash your hands with soap and water and remove your contact lenses. Do not rubyour eyes. Always carry your spectacles with you. Wear your spectacles. Consultyour eye doctor as soon as possible.
What is Corneal Topography?
Corneal Topography is a diagnostic tool to study the
What is Keratoconus?
Keratoconus is a disease in which cornea progressively become thin and bulges outin a conical shape. At initial stage it blurs the vision. Subsequently, as the diseaseprogresses, vision becomes badly distorted. An early diagnosis is essential to arrestthe progression using techniques called Corneal Cross Linking (CXL).
At VIKAS EYE CARE, Sirius Italy Corneal Topography is done which combines Schiempflug and Placido Disc Topography. We offer best brand Contact Lenses as well including Toric, Multifocal and Daily Disposables.
We organize camps for school children and make their parents aware of regular eye check-ups.
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