Myths and Truth about Cataract Surgery
There are many myths about cataract and cataract surgery prevailing in the society.
Check out the list of myths and truths below.
| Myth | Truth |
|---|---|
| ❌ Cataract appears only in aged persons | ✅ Cataracts can also develop in children and young people |
| ❌ Cataract surgery should be done in winter only | ✅ Cataract surgery can be done anytime as needed |
| ❌ Cataract surgery is a complex surgery and it takes quite much time | ✅ Cataract surgery is a simple and safe surgery, takes only few minutes |
| ❌ Cataract surgery can only be done when the cataracts are thick and fully matured | ✅ Cataract surgery needs to be done when the patient starts losing vision |
| ❌ All artificial lenses (IOLs) implanted through the surgery are the same | ✅ Different types of lenses (IOLs) are implanted through the surgery depending on the condition of the eye |
| ❌ Eye drops can cure cataracts | ✅ Cataracts can only be removed and cured through surgery |
| ❌ It takes quite much time to recover after the cataract surgery | ✅ It takes only a few days to recover after the cataract surgery |
