SurgeryPlanet�is the top rated Global Medical Tourism Company, awarded A rating by BBB that facilitates medical treatment for international patients in highly accredited hospitals with World Class medical facilities, in over 50 destinations across the planet. Our network hospitals offer exclusive, discounted and low cost medical procedures performed by highly reputed surgeons, in over 150 hospitals spread across 28 countries. We offer all inclusive package deals which include travel, medical care, hotel, airport transportation and many other individually tailored services. We have been the number one choice for the medically uninsured, self insured and underinsured clients for all major surgeries and also those selective clients who travel for�Ophthalmology�procedures like�Cataract Treatment.�Typical cost savings are in the order of 75% to 80% in most of our Network Hospitals, many of which are�JCI accredited�and�ISO�certified�centers of excellence with international healthcare standards.

Cataract treatment (Phacoemulsification)

When the lens of the eye turns cloudy enough to impair vision, it is considered a cataract. The lens of the eye is the structure in charge of focusing objects at different distances from the eye. It is capable of�changing its shape to do so. With time, the lens looses its transparency turning opaque. At this moment it is called a�cataract. Light is not able to reach the retina and vision diminishes even to the point of blindness.

Senile cataracts which develop in people over 50 years of age is the most commonest form where the lens looses its transparency due to damage to its fibers with time. This is because lens fibers are not replaced throughout life but instead new layers are added continuously. Ultraviolet light, free radicals and oxidizing agents have been connected to age related cataract formation.

Symptoms

The main symptom is gradual loss of vision. Colors may look dimmer and poor night vision is frequent.�Cataracts�do not cause itching, tearing or headaches.

Treatment

Phacoemulsification ("phaco")�was developed in the search for a way to extract cataracts through a smaller incision. It has become the preferred technique for cataract extraction. An ultrasound or laser�probe is used to break the lens apart without harming the capsule. These fragments are then aspirated out of the eye. A foldable�intraocular lens (IOL)�is then introduced through the 3mm incision. Once inside the eye, the lens unfolds to take position inside the capsule. No sutures are needed, as the incision is self-sealing.

Advantages:

• �����Small incision (3mm): Sutures are not needed due to the very small incision (it is self-sealing). This reduces the risk of astigmatism and foreign body sensation after surgery. It also eliminates fluctuations in intraocular pressure during surgery, which in turn reduces risk of hemorrhage.
• �����Local anesthesia with anesthetic eye drops
• �����Faster recovery
• �����Eye structures are not disturbed and remain intact

Phacoemulsification procedure has risks as associated with any surgery. Severe complications are extremely rare.

An operating microscope will be used for this procedure. The face will be covered with sterile drapes and oxygen will be provided under them. You should never touch these drapes. A device is used to keep the eyelids open. It is required to maintaina the eyes without movement. Usually the operating microscope's light is a good reference point. The sound of the phacoemulsifier, humming similar to that of a hair trimmer will be heard during usage. Cold water will be poured over the eyes to keep them properly hydrated.

Avoid squeezing or rubbing the eyes the first couple of days after�surgery. There will be some foreign body sensation, similar to having an eyelash in your eye. No bandages are required so the patient walks out of the operating room by his own means even though vision will be blurred for a couple of days. Eye drops will be prescribed for 2 to 3 weeks. Normal activity can be performed two weeks after surgery.

The other Ophthalmology Procedures are

• Canalicular Tear Repair
• Lamellar Keratoplasty�� etc

Few Major Hospitals for Retinopathy are

• Wockhardt Hospitals
  
• Apollo Hospitals
  
• Max Healthcare
  
• Piyavate Hospital�
  
• Florence Nightingale Hospital�
  

Thailand,�Malaysia, Singapore, Turkey�and�India�are the most cost effective locations that offer up to almost 80% savings in comparison to the US.

SurgeryPlanet�facilitates a plethora of services to the medical treatment traveler also which includes, a hassle free and discounted travel option, a welcome hand at the airport on arrival, travel in an air-conditioned car, round the clock service & support. Your medical evaluation is pre arranged with the least of waiting time. Once your assessment is complete and found medically fit, the procedure is immediately scheduled without a waiting period. Please read through our Services and Testimonials to understand and select your best options.

• Thailand
• Malaysia
• Singapore
• Turkey
• India�