FAQ'S
QUESTION/ANSWER

What is retinal detachment?
	Are high  myopes associated with high risk of retinal detachment?
	Can injuries lead to retinal detachment?
	Can retinal detachment cause total blindness?
	If one eye develops retinal detachment will the other develop it as well?
	Can  retinal detachment be  repaired?
	What is macular degeneration?
	Is there any treatment for macular deeneration?
	Can a person go blind with macular degeneration?
	How can diabetes affect my eyes?
	What is LASIK?
	How do I know if I'm a candidate for lasik?
	Is there an upper age limit for LASIK?
	I have hyperopia. Can I benefit from LASIK treatment?
	If I have astigmatism, can I undergo LASIK?
	Will I need a second procedure for my astigmatism to be treated?
	I'm over 40 years old and use bifocals. Can I undergo  LASIK treatment?
	Can LASIK correct my lazy eye also?
	Does insurance cover LASIK operation?
	Can both eyes be done at the same time?
	Is the LASIK procedure painful?
	How long will the LASIK procedure take?
	Will my eyes be patched?
	How soon after surgery will I see well?
	What is lazy eye?
	Can amblyopia be treated?
	When should a child first get the eye checked?
	When should squint be treated?
	Can cataract occur in children?
	What are the causes of watering of eyes in children?
	What is cataract?
	How can it  be treated ?
	How soon should it be operated?
	I need surgery on both eyes. When may I have my second eye done?
	Are there different types of cataract?
	How much time does the operation take?
	When can I resume my work?
	What is retinal detachment?
	Retinal detachment is displacement of retina from its normal position .
	Are high  myopes associated with high risk of retinal detachment ?
	Yes, because high myopes are more prone to formation of retinal holes .
	Can injuries lead to retinal detachment?
	Yes, injuries penetrating or blunt can lead to retinal detachment depending on the severity .
	Can retinal detachment cause total blindness?
	Yes, even a slight blockage of the vision caused by partial retinal detachment can result in blindness if not treated expeditiously .
	If one eye develops retinal detachment will the other develop it as well?
	other eye can develop retinal detachment only if there are similar risk factors in the other eye also which happens sometimes .
	Can  retinal detachment be  repaired ?
	retinal detachment can be repaired with a good anatomical results; the functional outcome depends on the timing of the surgery since the detachment, the macular integrity etc .
	What is macular degeneration?
	Macular degeneration is an age related changes in the retina which causes fall of vision.It does not occur in all people. There are few known risk factors like smoking associated with it .
	Is there any treatment for macular deeneration?
	Certain types of macular degeneration, if caught early, may be treatable with laser photocoagulation and injectionVEGF inhibitors. Research is also being done using submacular surgery, macular translocation, radiation, and photodynamic therapy. But only with a timely examination and diagnosis can the treatment be optimized .
	Can a person go blind with macular degeneration?
	Macular degeneration only affects the central vision .It can cause vision fall but not blindness .
	How can diabetes affect my eyes?
	Diabetes can affect the vision in various ways- •     Fluctuating vision •     Diplopia : if it affects at the brain level •     Early cataract •     Diabetic retinopathy Hence, patients with diabetes need regular checkup with the eye specialist .
LASIK
	What is LASIK?
	Laser-in-situ-keratomilieus (LASIK) is a laser procedure used to correct refractive  error .
	How do I know if I'm a candidate for lasik?
	Any person with a refractive error , above 18 years of age and a stable refraction can undergo LASIK, other tests for fitness can be  done before surgery .
	Is there an upper age limit for LASIK?
	There is no upper age limit of LASIK . Patients above 40 years can also undergo presbyopic LASIK .
	I have hyperopia. Can I benefit from LASIK treatment?
	Hyperopia till +6.0 diopters can be successfully treated by LASIK .
	If I have astigmatism, can I undergo LASIK?
	yes, if there is no keratoconus .
	Will I need a second procedure for my astigmatism to be treated?
	Usually no .
	I'm over 40 years old and use bifocals. Can I undergo  LASIK treatment ?
	Yes ,with the development of latest software persons above 40 years can unergo presbyopic LASIK.That is correction of near vision and distance vision in both the eyes in the same sitting. The results of this procedure are very encouraging .
	Can LASIK correct my lazy eye also?
	No, LASIK doesnot correct lazy eyer .
	Does insurance cover LASIK operation?
	Insurance does not cover LASIK .
	Can both eyes be done at the same time?
	Yes.Both eyes are usually done in the same sitti .
	Is the LASIK procedure painful?
	No, Lasik is not painful procedure .
	How long will the LASIK procedure take?
	The surgical time is nearly twenty minutes. The preoperative workup takes aeound half an hour .
	Will my eyes be patched?
	The eyes are not required to be patched postoperatively .
	How soon after surgery will I see well ?
	The vision is regained by 24 hours but for the clarity takes maximum 1 week.
FAQ  IN  PEDIATRIC  OPHTHALMOLOGY
	What is lazy eye?
	Lazy eye (amblyopia) occors when the vision in one or both the eyes is less than normal and is not corrected by spectacle correction.
	Can amblyopia be treated?
	If the treatment is started in time amblyopia can be treated with good results. the treatment can be done till 8 yrs of age.
	When should a child first get the eye checked?
	Even if there is no eye complaint, the eyes of a child should be checked around 3yrs and once at preschool at 5yrs.
	When should squint be treated?
	Treatment of squint depends on various factors like type of squint, age of patient, vision in both the eyes; etc.Details can be checked with your squint specialist.
	Can cataract occur in children?
	Yes, cataract can occur even in new born babies and children.the  treatment compared  to adults is longer as it includes vision management after cataract surgery .
	What are the causes of watering of eyes in children?
	Watering in children can be due to congenital nasolacrimal obstruction, allergy, refractive error,congenital glaucoma etc.
FAQ  IN  CATARACT
	What is cataract ?
	Cataract is opacification causing cloudiness of the natural  crystalline lens .
	How can it  be treated ?
	It is treated only surgically by removing the opaque lens and replaccing it with an intraocular  implant .
	How soon should it be operated?
	When it starts hindering your activities or let your doctor advice.
	I need surgery on both eyes. When may I have my second eye done?
	Second eye can be operated anytime preferably after a gap of one week.
	Are there different types of cataract?
	Although most cataracts are related to aging, there are other types of cataract: Secondary cataract. Cataracts can form due to other eye or general problems, such as glaucoma, diabetes, steroid use. Traumatic cataract. Cataracts can develop after an eye injury, sometimes years later. Congenital cataract. Some babies are born with cataracts or develop them in childhood, often in both eyes due to various factors like maternal infection during pregnancy, unknown factors, associated with certain systemic syndromes etc .
	How much time does the operation take?
	The operation takes around 20-30 minutes.
	When can I resume my work?
	One can resume normal activity from the next day after a phacoemulsification cataract surgery.