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Cataract surgeon in Ojas - Dr. Niteen Dedhia

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  Dr. Niteen Dedhia M.S.(Ophth), D.O.M.S(Bom), M.B.B.S President of Bombay Ophthalmic Association from (2012-2013) Dr. Niteen Dedhia set up Ojas Eye Hospital in January of 1987 with the aim to serve people in their quest for health and well-being – specifically in the field of  Advanced Ophthalmology . Located in a small clinic, called Elite Nursing Home, Bandra, it represented the first step of a long journey.  Befitting its lofty goals, the first center was inaugurated by Dr. Chandrika Kenia, the then Health Minister of the Government of Maharashtra. The endeavor was blessed by Smt. Naliniben (visionary social activist) and Dr. Chhaganlal Dedhia (renowned Urosurgeon), the venerated parents of Dr. Niteen Dedhia. Dr. Dedhia and his team’s selfless investment of their time and efforts soon delivered the fruitful results of happy patients with contented smiles. Within a span of 5 years, the response from the patients elevated Ojas to one of the most reliable and trusted for...

Cost of Cataract Surgery in Mumbai

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  Cost of Cataract Surgery or Cataract Treatment In Mumbai, India Determinants of the cost of  Cataract surgery  depend on the following. Type of procedure Type of lens used The healthcare institution that the procedure would take place. Even though  Cataract surgery  is a high-tech procedure, the recent advancements in microsurgery and innovative materials have drastically brought down the costs of the procedure. It has now become affordable to any average income individual. Types of Procedure Cataract surgery  is a highly specialized surgery, done under a surgical microscope used to visualize the making 2 millimeters opening by the steady hands of a  surgeon . Improvements in low penetrative lasers have now enabled the use of highly specialized lasers to create the incisions via a computer generated mapping system which ensures pinpoint accuracy. Types of lenses Conventional lenses and lenses highly specialized for individual needs are available for ...

Benefit of Cataract Surgery in Mumbai

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Benefits & Risks 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 med...

Lens Implant Treatment in Mumbai

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  During  cataract surgery , the natural lens of the eye that turns opaque is removed, resulting in loss of focussing power of the eye. This situation would be similar to taking a photograph without a camera lens-pictures would be extremely blurred. When the natural lens of the eye is removed an artificial implant is placed in the eye (IOL). Intraocular Lens (IOL) IOLs are made of special quality acrylic material and can be folded and inserted via less than 2.8 mm incision. The different types of IOLs are: Monofocal IOL A monofocal intraocular lens can be used to give clear point focus either for far or near. Normally a patient is corrected for far vision and given additional glasses for reading purpose. Aspheric IOL These are next generation monofocal IOLs having better contrast perception and reduced night time glare compared to plain monofocal IOLS. This helps in reducing glare during driving at night. Toric IOLs These lenses offer correction of high cylinders and provide e...

Cataract treatment in Mumbai 

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  Cataract Treatment In Mumbai, India There is presently no  medical treatment  that will prevent cataracts or reverse them once they develop. The  only treatment  for cataract is their surgical removal. The decision to operate is taken by the patient and the doctor together. This decision is based on the degree to which the  cataract  is impairing vision and the effect it has on patient’s lifestyle. It is the decision only the patient and the doctor can male, as based on the individual needs. With  the advances  in cataract surgery, one does not require to wait till vision drops to finger counting.  The sooner the operation is done, the better are the results. There are Three treatment options available for cataract: 1) Micro-incision Cataract Surgery Phacoemulsification – a modern technique Phacoemulsification  is the latest technology in  cataract surgery . It is a micro-incisional stitchless operation where cataract us emul...

Cataract specialist in Mumbai

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  What is Cataract? The  opacification  of  the normal transparent  lens is called  cataract . The Latin word “Cataracta” means  Waterfall  – imagine trying to see through a sheet of falling water or through a frosted or fogged up window. History Eye with Normal Lens Eye with Cataract The earliest surgical treatment for  cataract  began in India and was called couching. In this procedure the sclera is incised and the lens is dislocated backward into the vitreous and displaced out of the optical axis. This procedure was performed for more than 2000 years until mid-eighteenth century. Great progress in cataract surgery has been made in recent years with the introduction of microsurgical instruments, microscope & modern surgical techniques like phacoemulsification Lens:  The lens consists of the Capsule Cortex Nucleus The primary function of the lens is to focus light on the retina, while remaining transparent. This transparency de...