Cataract Surgery
A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens that blurs vision, and cataract surgery removes the cloudy lens and replaces it with a clear artificial intraocular lens (IOL).
Speak to a specialist about Cataract Surgery in Agartala.
What is Cataract Surgery?
A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens that blurs vision, and cataract surgery removes the cloudy lens and replaces it with a clear artificial intraocular lens (IOL).
Also known as: Phacoemulsification · Stitchless cataract operation · Motiabind operation
Cataract is the single largest cause of treatable blindness in India, and it is completely reversible. At Wills Eye we perform stitchless, injection-free phacoemulsification as a day-care procedure — most patients walk in and go home the same afternoon.
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Talk to our specialist about Cataract Surgery.
Request Appointment Call Us on 8583948238 or message on WhatsApp- Location
- Colonel Chowmuhani, Agartala
- Serving
- All 8 districts of Tripura
- Cashless
- TPA & insurance
Signs you may have a cataract
- Vision that looks cloudy, foggy or as if you are looking through a dirty windscreen
- Glare and halos around headlights and tube lights, making night driving unsafe
- Colours appear faded, dull or yellowish
- Your spectacle power keeps changing every few months
- You need much brighter light than before to read or thread a needle
- Double vision in one eye that does not go away when you close the other
Why cataracts form
- Ageing — the commonest reason, and usual after the age of 50
- Diabetes, which brings cataract on earlier and makes it progress faster
- Long-term use of steroid tablets, drops or inhalers
- A past eye injury or a previous eye operation
- Years of unprotected exposure to bright sunlight and UV
- Congenital cataract — present at birth, sometimes running in families
Treatment options at Wills Eye
Phacoemulsification (stitchless phaco)
The cloudy lens is broken up by ultrasound and removed through a 2.2 mm opening that seals itself. No stitches, no eye pad, and no injection around the eye in most cases.
Foldable monofocal IOL
A single-focus lens that gives excellent distance vision. Reading glasses are usually still needed. This is the option most insurance and government schemes cover.
Toric IOL
For patients who also have significant cylindrical power (astigmatism). The lens corrects the cylinder at the same time as the cataract.
Multifocal and EDOF IOLs
Premium lenses designed to give useful distance and near vision together, so many patients need glasses only occasionally.
What to expect — step by step
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Detailed evaluation
Vision testing, slit-lamp examination, eye pressure and a dilated retina check to confirm the cataract is what is limiting your sight.
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Biometry and IOL selection
We measure the eye to calculate the exact lens power, then discuss which IOL suits your work, your budget and your other eye.
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Fitness check
Blood sugar, blood pressure and a physician clearance where needed — diabetics are asked to bring recent reports.
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The surgery
Anaesthetic drops only, roughly 15–20 minutes in theatre, and you remain awake and comfortable throughout.
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Same-day discharge
You rest briefly, receive your drop chart in writing, and go home. A review is done the next day.
Recovery & aftercare
Most patients notice clearer vision within 24 to 48 hours, though colours can look unusually bright for a few days as the brain adjusts. You will use antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drops on a tapering schedule for about four weeks. Avoid rubbing the eye, dusty travel, swimming and heavy lifting for two weeks; desk work and TV are fine almost immediately. A final spectacle prescription is given around four to six weeks, once the eye has settled.
Why timing matters
There is no benefit in waiting for a cataract to “ripen” — that advice belongs to an older era of surgery. A very hard, over-mature cataract takes longer to remove, needs more ultrasound energy and carries a higher chance of complications. Operating while the cataract is moderate is safer and the visual recovery is quicker.
Cataract Surgery — frequently asked questions
Is cataract surgery painful? +
No. The eye is numbed with drops, so you feel pressure and see moving lights but not pain. Most patients are surprised at how quickly it is over.
Do I have to wait until the cataract is mature? +
No. Modern phacoemulsification works best on a soft or moderately dense cataract. Waiting until it hardens makes surgery more difficult, not easier.
How soon can I go back to work? +
Desk and shop work is usually possible in two to three days. Field work, farming or anything dusty should wait about two weeks.
Will I still need glasses after surgery? +
With a standard monofocal lens you will usually need reading glasses. Multifocal and EDOF lenses greatly reduce that dependence, though no lens guarantees complete spectacle freedom.
Can both eyes be operated together? +
We normally operate one eye first and the second a short time later, once the first has settled. This is the safer sequence and lets us fine-tune the second lens power.
Is cataract surgery covered by insurance or TPA? +
Yes, cataract surgery is covered by most health insurance policies and cashless TPA schemes. Bring your policy or card details and our desk will help with the paperwork.
Meet our eye specialists
Consultations for cataract surgery are with the ophthalmologists at Wills Eye, Agartala.
- Dr. Partha Pratim Pal — Founder & Chief Ophthalmologist
Travelling from outside Agartala?
Patients come to us from every district of Tripura. Find the route and travel time from your town under eye care across Tripura, see how cashless treatment works, how treatment charges are worked out, or read the frequently asked questions.
Patient guides
- Cataract Surgery Cost in Agartala — Why there is no single price, what changes it, and how to get your own written estimate before you decide.
This page is written for general information about cataract surgery and is not a substitute for examination and advice from a qualified eye doctor. Treatment recommendations depend on your individual findings.