Best Eye Treatment in Varanasi

Overview

Heritage Hospital’s Ophthalmology department in Varanasi understands the importance of clear and healthy vision in your life. Our expert team of eye surgeons is dedicated to providing world-class eye treatment in Varanasi, including cataract surgery and Phakic IOL surgery. With state-of-the-art infrastructure, advanced technology, and commitment to excellence, Heritage Hospital is your trusted partner on your journey to a better vision.

Our natural lenses sometimes experience blurred vision due to clouded lenses, and this happens when they develop cataracts. Lens replacement surgery, also known as cataract surgery, is performed by ophthalmologists (eye experts) wherein the clouded lens of the human eyes is removed and replaced with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL). Similarly, Phakic IOL treatment in Varanasi is an innovative procedure wherein you can say goodbye to your glasses and contact lenses.

When is Cataract & Phaikil IOL Required?

Before undergoing catarat or Phokic IOL surgery, a thorough diagnosis is essential to assess your eye health and determine the most suitable treatment approach. The diagnostic process followed at Heritage Hospital includes:

Comprehensive Eye Examination Our ophthalmologists will conduct a comprehensive eye examination to assess the extent of the cataract or other eye conditions. This examination includes visual acuity tests, slit-lamp examinations, and more as per the requirement of the patient.
Measurement of Intraocular Pressure (IOL) Measuring the intraocular pressure is crucial in assessing conditions like glaucoma. It helps our doctors make informed decisions regarding your eye treatment plan.
Preoperative Evaluation Before surgery, you will undergo a preoperative evaluation to determine the type of IOL most suitable for your vision needs. Ophthalmologists at Heritage Hospital do cataract surgery as an outpatient procedure. You can return home on the same day without a hospital stay after your Cataract Surgery or Phakic IOL treatment in Varanasi.

How is the Cataract & Phaikil IOL Performed ?

Possible Risks

Both cataract and Phakic IOL surgeries are generally safe and well-tolerated procedures. Nevertheless, like any surgical intervention, there may be potential complications. Some possible complications include:

Post-operative Infection: In rare cases, post-operative infections can occur. Our surgeons follow strict protocols to minimize this risk.
Inflammation: Some patients may experience temporary inflammation, which can be managed with medications prescribed by our doctors.
Visual Disturbances: Occasionally, patients may experience temporary visual disturbances like glare or halos, which usually improve with time.

Our dedicated medical team will closely monitor your post-operative progress and provide you with detailed instructions on post-operative care to minimize the risk of complications.

Why Choose Us?

When it comes to your eye health and vision, choosing the right healthcare provider is crucial. Heritage Hospital in Varanasi offers several compelling reasons to consider us for your cataract and Phakic IOL surgery needs:

Facilities

Advanced technology equipment and diagnostic facilities, like Perimetry, OCT scans, and 3 Tesla MRI machines.

Operation Theatre

High-tech and modular operating theatres with the essential infrastructure required for cataract surgery in Varanasi.

Team

A dedicated team of highly skilled and experienced eye surgeons with multi-decade experience in cataract and Phakic IOL surgery.

Staff

Adept team of support staff to help our eye surgeons in conducting successful eye treatment in Varanasi.

Emergency

Advanced and 24x7 emergency and critical care support available

Care

Comprehensive eye care with round-the-clock critical care support.

Our Clinicians

15+ years of experience

Dr. Rupali Agarwal

(MBBS, MS (Ophthalmology))

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

20+ years of experience

Dr. Preeti Agrawal

(MBBS (IMS, BHU, Varanasi), MS (IMS, BHU, Varanasi) , DNB (Ophthalmology) New Delhi, Ex. Neuroophthlmologist , SGPGI, Lucknow, Phaco Fellowship, Delhi, Fellowship in Contact Lens, LV Prasad, Hyderabad )

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

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Cataract and Cataract Surgery - Dr. Preeti Agrawal _ Heritage Hospitals, Lanka, Varanasi

FAQ’s

Cataract surgery is done to remove cataracts that increase blurry vision and increase the glare from lights. Phaco IOL is done to improve vision blur due to cataracts by replacing the lens and replacing permanent artificial lenses.

The three major Cataract Surgeries are Phacoemulsification, Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS), and Extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE).

In a Cataract, a small hole is made in the eye's cornea, and a new lens is implanted. In Phaco IOL, a small ultrasonic probe is inserted into the eye through a 2-3 millimetre incision and a new lens is placed over the normal eye lens to adjust the power and improve the vision.

The artificial materials used in Cataract Surgery in Varanasi at Heritage Hospitals include artificial lenses of Acrylic, Silicon and NMA.

Topical anaesthesia is used in this type of surgery where the anaesthesia is used just to numb the surface of the skin, which causes a superficial loss of sensation.

The patient is not at all unconscious during the procedure. He just does not feel any pain.

It takes 20 to 40 minutes for the surgery to be done.

No, having cataract surgery won't hurt! You won't experience any pain because numbing eye drops were given to the surface of your eye before the surgery.

No, the patient doesn’t need ICU care afterwards, irrespective of the surgery opted for.

The possible complications associated with the surgery include inflammation, infection, and red eye. It might also happen that residual power is left.

There is no such condition to wait to eat. The patient can consume something orally immediately after getting done with the surgery.

Yes, irrespective of the surgery (Cataract or Phaco IOL), the patient can get admitted and operated on, on the same day.

The Cataract Surgery Cost in Varanasi depends on the type of surgery. It usually costs between 15,000-20,000. However, it might cost up to 45,000 but not more than that.

Yes, per the Heritage Hospital protocols, one must pay the entire cataract surgery cost in Varanasi before the operation begins.

If the patient is undergoing Cataract surgery, then yes, his cost can be covered by his insurance. However, if the patient is undergoing Phaco IOL cost cannot be covered by insurance. To know more about this, you can visit our insurance page, whose link is https://heritagehospitals.com/insurance/3

The Patient will have to stay in the hospital for a few hours. Given CGHS and ECHS payment methods, he might have to stay in the hospital for a day.

The patient must rest for 3-4 days before resuming regular work. However, he should take care that if he works on a laptop or does any work that strains the eye, he shouldn’t immediately overwork or strain the eye.

The patient needs 2-3 follow-up visits after Cataract or IOL surgery to ensure no infection develops. However, he can resume his normal work routine after the treatment.

Cataract & Phaikil IOL