Care Group comprises of Intra Ocular Care Pvt. Ltd., Polymer Technologies International(EOU), Contacare Ophthalmics & Diagnostics(EOU) & Spectra Vision. Ever since the inception of the company in 1987, Care Group has been successfully involved in each step of the process entailed in the sale of ophthalmic products from the manufacturing of raw materials, the manufacturing of the product and packaging process to the final sale to the ultimate consumer. All this could be achieved in such a short span due to our focus on value addition, which gave us the power to change any aspect of our product quickly and efficiently. The designs of our products are in such a way that we thrive on growth and change. Today Care Group can boast of being one of the World Leaders in the Eye Care and Ophthalmic products industry.
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An intraocular lens (IOL) is an implanted lens in the eye, usually replacing the existing crystalline lens because it has been clouded over by a cataract, or as a form of refractive surgery to change the eye's optical power. It usually consists of a small plastic lens with plastic side struts, called haptics, to hold the lens in place within the capsular bag inside the eye. IOLs were traditionally made of an inflexible material (PMMA) though this largely been superseded by the use of flexible materials. Most IOLs fitted today are fixed monofocal lenses matched to distance vision. However, other types are available, such as multifocal IOLs which provide the patient with multiple-focused vision at far and reading distance, and adaptive IOLs which provide the patient with limited visual accommodation.
Insertion of an intraocular lens for the treatment of cataracts is the most commonly performed eye surgical procedure. The procedure can be done under local anesthesia with the patient awake throughout the operation. The use of a flexible IOL enables the lens to be rolled for insertion into the capsule through a very small incision, thus avoiding the need for stitches, and this procedure usually takes less than 30 minutes in the hands of an experienced ophthalmologist. The recovery period is about 2-3 weeks. After surgery, patients should avoid strenuous exercise or anything else that significantly increases blood pressure. They should also visit their ophthalmologists regularly for several months so as to monitor the implants.
IOL implantation carries several risks associated with eye surgeries, such as infection, loosening of the lens, lens rotation, inflammation, night time halos. Though IOLs enable some patients to have reduced dependence on glasses, most patients still rely on glasses for driving and reading.
Sir Harold Ridley was the first to successfully implant an intraocular lens on November 29, 1949, at St Thomas' Hospital at London. That first intraocular lens was manufactured by the Rayner company of Brighton, East Sussex, England from Perspex CQ made by ICI. It is said that idea of implanting an intraocular lens came to him after an intern asked him why he was not replacing the lens he had removed during cataract surgery. The first lenses used were made of glass, they were heavy and were prone to shatter during Nd:YAG capsulotomy. Plastic materials were used later, when someone noticed that they were inert, after seeing pilots of World War II with pieces of shattered windshields in their eyes. The intraocular lens did not find widespread acceptance in cataract surgery until the 1970s, when further developments in lens design and surgical techniques had come about. Currently, more than a million IOLs are implanted annually in the United States. Until 1993, surgery was not allowed on patients under the age of 19 for fear that the developing eye would reject the implant. They tested the theory of letting the implant grow with the patient in a three-year-old girl named Victoria Crane. Ever since that experiement, intraocular lenses can be put in patients of all ages.
A cataract is any clouding of the natural lens of the eye. Just as a camera has a lens used to focus the picture image, our eye has a similar lens. The formation of some cataract change is very common in any person over about 60 years of age. Often early cataracts do not interfere significantly with vision.
More than a million cataract surgeries are performed each year on an outpatient basis. During cataract eye surgery, the clouded lens is removed and replaced with a plastic one. One method is called Phacoemulsification which involves using ultrasound to break up the cataract. A small incision is made in the eye and suction is used to remove the cataract. After the cataract is successfully removed, an intraocular lens is implanted. This lens becomes a permanent part of your eye and you can’t see it or feel it. Another method of removing the clouded lens involves Extracapsular surgery. A longer incision is made on the side of the cornea and the core of the cloudy lens is removed in one piece. The rest of the lens is removed by suction. Discuss the benefits and risks of each with your doctor. Unlike Lasik eye surgery, most cataract eye surgery patients will still need to wear prescription glasses. Cataract eye surgery enjoys an impressive 98 percent success rate and as it is considered a necessary, rather than cosmetic surgery, insurance usually covers the cost. There are two types of lenses used in cataract surgery: Monofocal and Multifocal. Monofocal With the monofocal lens implant, you’ll experience normal vision at one distance, usually far distance and may need glasses for near vision. If you have astigmatism, which is very common, the monofocal lens is the one you’ll need. Multifocal With a multifocal intraocular lens implant, you’ll experience normal vision at all distances, which may eliminate the need for prescription glasses. One drawback to the multifocal lens is that you most likely will see circles or “halos” around lights at night which could interfere with your night vision. Unlike Lasik eye surgery, cataract eye surgery is reversible in that the intraocular lens can be replaced. For example, if you choose to have the multifocal lens implanted and you find the halos around lights disturbing you may opt for the monofocal lens. If you’re having cataract surgery in both eyes, however you would need to have the same kind of lens implanted in each eye. Complete healing may take several weeks but you can go about your normal routine fairly quickly. As with other eye surgeries, after having cataract eye surgery, follow your doctor’s instructions completely, and report any unusual side effects or severe pain. Your eye will naturally itch and you’ll notice dryness while the eye is healing. Be sure and use the eye drops the doctor gives you. Don’t hesitate to call your doctor to ask questions or to report any bothersome symptoms.
Cataract Eye Surgery: Is It As Scary As It Sounds?
Just the thought of a surgeon messing with your eyes can send a chill through most of us. Cataract eye surgery is no exception. But with the development of microsurgical procedures, cataract eye surgery is quick, generally without discomfort, and will dramatically restore your vision to the point where you may require prescription glasses for distance vision or reading only.
Primarily distinguished by the clouding of the lens of the eye, a cataract doesn't cause blindness but instead gradually reduces your vision. It does this as it grows from a small area of cloudiness that often goes unnoticed to a much larger area of cloudiness that covers the entire lens. Initially, you may not even be aware of a change in your vision. However, over time, cataracts tend to enlarge to the point where your vision does become affected.
The good news is that cataract eye surgery has become commonplace (there are over one million such surgeries performed each year), and results in success nearly 100% of the time.
Very basic and straightforward, cataract eye surgery involves removing the clouded lens and replacing it with a plastic lens.
There are two fundamental approaches to this eye surgery. The first is called Phacoemulsification and is generally the preferred approach to cataract removal. It involves the use of sound waves to break up the cataract. Here's how it works: a small incision is made on the side of the cornea, (the clear, dome-shaped surface that covers the surface of the eye). The tip of a microsurgical instrument is inserted into the eye. This instrument emits high frequency waves which break up the lens into tiny fragments. The fragments are then removed by suction, using the same instrument.
The second fundamental approach is called Extracapsular surgery. In this approach, a longer incision is made on the side of the cornea and the core of the cloudy lens is removed in a single piece. Any remaining fragments of the lens are removed by suction. Extracapsular surgery requires stitches to close the larger incision and generally takes six to eight weeks to properly heal.
In both cases, after the cornea is removed and replaced with a tiny prescription lens referred to as an intraocular lens (IOL). Using a calculated corrective prescription, the IOL clearly focuses light onto the retina, which dramatically improves vision. The new lens feels completely natural, you won't notice it at all, just as you didn't previously notice your cornea.
There are two types of intraocular lenses used for cataract surgery: Monofocal and Multifocal.
Monofocal
With the monofocal lens implant, the lens acts the same as your natural lens, except it cannot adjust focus. The lens is shaped to provide good vision for either farsightedness or nearsightedness, but is unable to improve both distances. Depending on whichever range you choose (most oten the monofocal lens is used to improve farsightedness), the other vision distance will require glasses or regular contact lenses.
Multifocal
With the newer multifocal intraocular lens implant, you’ll experience normal vision at all distances, which may eliminate the need for prescription glasses. There are some cautions, however. Around 4% of those who receive multifocal lenses exerience some night time glare and halos {spheres of illuminated haze surrounding sources of light). These side effects tend to decrease over time and may be minimized with the use of eye drops or prescription glass for night driving. As with any surgery, there can always be complications. Complete healing for cataract eye surgery may require several weeks, though you should be able to return to your normal routine fairly quickly. You'll likely experience some dryness and itching in your eye during the healing process. Be sure to use your prescribed eye drops and closely follow your doctor's instructions. Though cataract eye surgery may sound a little unnerving, the procedure is generally quick and painless. More important, it brings with it a 98% success rate. Don't let the process scare you. Talk with your ophthalmologist about your particular situation and the best way to improve your vision. David Silva is the webmaster for Eye Surgery Insights, a website dedicated to informing visitors about the various forms of eye surgery available, including laser eye surgery and Lasik eye surgery.
