Department of Cataract and Intraocular Lens

Overview

Cataract is the leading cause of preventable blindness in the world. Even though vision loss due to cataract can be restored through a simple and minor procedure, it remains as one of the significant causes of preventable blindness. Cataract and IOL Department at Shri Aurobindo Nethralaya is equipped to treat all kinds of cataracts. Expert Clinician & surgeons, well trained supportive staff and state-of-the-art diagnostics ensure the best possible care to patients.

Objective

To offer high quality facilities for patients undergoing cataract surgery for various types of cataract.

Unique Services

    • State of the art technology for preoperative evaluation, IOL power calculation and latest equipment’s in the operation theatre for ocular microsurgery.
    • Dedicated team of optometrists for pre-operative evaluation.
    • Concept and technology-wise planning for sub-specialty cataract surgery.
    • Femtosecond laser for cataract surgery.
    • A wide range of intraocular lenses Monofocal, Extended Monofocal, Multifocal, Extended Depth of focus (ED OF) IOLs and Toric IOLs.

Department Goals

    • To equip the cataract surgeon with skills to manage challenging cases and aim for the best visual outcomes.
    • To focus on research and development in the fields of cataract surgery and innovations in IOL implant technology.

Infrastructure

  • Biometry : For calculation of IOL power
    • IOL Master 700
    • Lenstar
    • Allegro Biograph
    • Verion: For augmented reality based and image guided implantation of Intraocular lens
    • iTrace : The iTrace is a single piece of ophthalmic diagnostic equipment that performs both wavefront aberrometry and corneal topography with a simple, quick set of scans.
    • Phacoemulsfication Systems for Cataract surgery: The most modern method is phacoemuslification, whereby the lens is emulsified with ultrasound before being suctioned out.
    • Centurion
    • Signature Pro
    • Veritos

Femto Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery FLACS: replaces and adds precision to some of the steps during cataract surgery that would otherwise require a blade and softens the cataract, allowing for an easier and smoother removal.