Traumatic Cataract – Restoring Vision After Eye Trauma

A Traumatic Cataract is a result of a direct trauma to the Eye. This may be caused by an accident, sports-related injury, chemical burn, or even surgical complications. While age Cataracts take years to develop, Traumatic Cataracts may suddenly occur even in young adults and children.

How Does a Traumatic Cataract Affect Vision?

When the Trauma is inflicted upon the eye, it can disorganize the lens proteins and make the lens cloudy. Sudden loss of vision, double vision, photophobia, or pain can also be seen in the patient. However, sometimes the Cornea, Iris, or Retina is also injured, and the condition is exacerbated.

Expert Surgical Treatment by Dr. Jeevan Ladi

Dr. Jeevan Ladi, has decades of experience in complex Cataract Surgery, excels at caring for traumatic Cataracts. Each traumatic case at Dada Laser Eye Institute is fully evaluated by utilizing current imaging equipment to identify further damage prior to Surgery planning.

Treatment is typically a bladeless Cataract Surgery with femto-laser technology, ensuring safety and accuracy even in fragile eyes. The cloudy lens is excised, and an intraocular lens (IOL) is implanted to improve vision. Depending on the eye’s condition, Dr. Ladi can also prescribe a personalized premium IOL for improved results.

Vision and recovery after traumatic Cataract Surgery depend on the intensity of the trauma and consequent eye damage. Nevertheless, prompt care by a specialist maximizes the likelihood of complete visual restoration.

Your Best Choice for Complex Eye Injuries

If you’ve experienced an eye injury and experience symptoms such as blurred vision or glare, visit Dr. Jeevan Ladi—Pune’s reliable cataract specialist for trauma-induced eye ailment.