👁️ CATARACT MYTHS vs FACTS
Cataracts are common, especially with increasing age—but there are many misconceptions about them.
❌ MYTH: Cataracts can be treated permanently with eye drops.
✅ FACT: Eye drops cannot remove an established cataract. When a cataract significantly affects vision, surgery is the definitive treatment.
❌ MYTH: You must wait until you cannot see to have cataract surgery.
✅ FACT: Surgery is generally considered when cataracts interfere with daily activities and quality of life.
❌ MYTH: Cataract surgery is always a complicated procedure.
✅ FACT: Modern cataract surgery is a commonly performed procedure, with the choice of technique and lens tailored to the individual.
❌ MYTH: Cataracts only happen in very old people.
✅ FACT: Cataracts can occur for several reasons, including aging, certain medical conditions, previous eye injury, and long-term steroid use.
If your vision is becoming cloudy or blurry, get your eyes examined rather than relying on myths.
📍 Focus Eye Clinic, Thane
Dr. Mohini Modak
Eye Care, We Care
📞 022-35048608 | 8097410018
🏥 A103, Laxmi Narayan CHS, Opp. NKT College, Kharkar Ali, Thane (West)
#FocusEyeClinic #DrMohiniModak #Cataract #CataractAwareness #EyeHealth #VisionCare #EyeCare #Thane
Cataracts are common, especially with increasing age—but there are many misconceptions about them.
❌ MYTH: Cataracts can be treated permanently with eye drops.
✅ FACT: Eye drops cannot remove an established cataract. When a cataract significantly affects vision, surgery is the definitive treatment.
❌ MYTH: You must wait until you cannot see to have cataract surgery.
✅ FACT: Surgery is generally considered when cataracts interfere with daily activities and quality of life.
❌ MYTH: Cataract surgery is always a complicated procedure.
✅ FACT: Modern cataract surgery is a commonly performed procedure, with the choice of technique and lens tailored to the individual.
❌ MYTH: Cataracts only happen in very old people.
✅ FACT: Cataracts can occur for several reasons, including aging, certain medical conditions, previous eye injury, and long-term steroid use.
If your vision is becoming cloudy or blurry, get your eyes examined rather than relying on myths.
📍 Focus Eye Clinic, Thane
Dr. Mohini Modak
Eye Care, We Care
📞 022-35048608 | 8097410018
🏥 A103, Laxmi Narayan CHS, Opp. NKT College, Kharkar Ali, Thane (West)
#FocusEyeClinic #DrMohiniModak #Cataract #CataractAwareness #EyeHealth #VisionCare #EyeCare #Thane
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