Cataract
Your path to quality vision, starts here. With over 36 years of experience in pioneering eye care, we are committed to providing you the best possible treatments and care across an array of services.
Cataract Surgery in Dibrugarh — Upper Assam's Most Experienced Cataract Care Team
With over 1 lakh phacoemulsification surgeries performed, Drishti Netralaya is the most experienced cataract treatment centre in Upper Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. Our cataract care is led by a dedicated team of specialists —
Dr. Ramesh Agarwalla, trained at Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai
Dr. Isha Agarwalla, trained at Shroff Charity Eye Hospital and UCLA
Dr. Liza Kuli, trained at Drishti Netralaya
— together bringing decades of combined surgical experience to every patient's cataract journey.
What is a Cataract
A cataract is the clouding of your eye's natural lens, reducing the amount of light that reaches the retina and making vision blurry or dim — similar to looking through a foggy window. While most commonly associated with ageing, cataracts can also develop in younger adults and, in rare cases, even newborns.
Common Symptoms include:
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Cloudy, blurry, or hazy vision
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Increased sensitivity to glare, especially bright lights or halos around lights at night
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Poor night vision or difficulty driving after dark
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Double vision in one eye
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Fading or yellowing of colors
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Frequent changes in glasses prescription
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Difficulty reading fine print
If you're experiencing any of these symptoms, it may be time for a comprehensive cataract evaluation. Cataracts typically progress gradually, so many patients don't realize how much vision they've lost until after surgery restores their clarity.
Cloudy/ Blurry Vision
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Double Vision
Faded Colors
Glare / Halo
Poor Night Vision
Advanced Cataract Surgery Techniques at Drishti
We offer the full range of modern cataract surgical techniques, and our specialists recommend the best-suited option for you based on your eye condition, cataract stage, and lifestyle needs:
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Phacoemulsification (Phaco) — the most widely used technique, using ultrasonic energy to break up the cloudy lens through a small, stitchless incision, with rapid visual recovery often within hours
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Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (SICS) — a safe, stitchless alternative especially suited to advanced or dense cataracts
Which Lens Is Right for You?
Choosing a lens isn't just a medical decision — it's about what your daily life and work actually demand from your eyes. Here's a simple guide to help you understand your options before your consultation. (Your final choice will always be confirmed with our specialists after a full eye examination — this table is a starting point, not a prescription.)
Lens Type | In Simple Terms | Might Suit You If Your Day | Keep in Mind |
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Monofocal | Clear, sharp distance vision — but you'll wear reading glasses for anything up close | Driving, outdoor work, watching TV, or teaching from a distance/whiteboard — and you're comfortable putting on glasses for reading or close work | You'll need glasses for reading, cooking, or any detailed near work |
Multifocal | Usable vision at far, medium, and near distances — most patients rarely reach for glasses at all | A mix of tasks through the day — a lawyer reading files, a teacher checking papers and the whiteboard, a homemaker cooking, reading, and managing household paperwork | Occasional glare or halos while driving at night; takes a short while for your brain to adjust |
Toric | Fixes blurry or distorted vision caused by an irregularly curved cornea (astigmatism/cylindrical power), giving sharp distance vision | Driving, security or field work, or any profession where clear distance vision matters most, and you're fine using reading glasses for near tasks | Still need reading glasses for near work; requires precise measurements before surgery |
EDOF (Extended Depth of Focus) | Smooth, continuous vision from far to arm's-length, with fewer night-glare issues than multifocal lenses | Pilots and armed forces, where precision vision at multiple distances matters, IT professionals and accountants working on laptops all day, doctors, or anyone who enjoys driving and wants sharp night vision with minimal halos | Very fine close-up work — sewing, knitting, detailed handwork, or reading very small print — may still need reading glasses |
ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) | Corrects very high spectacle numbers (severe myopia/hyperopia) without removing your natural lens | Younger patients with very high refractive error who don't yet have a cataract and were found unsuitable for LASIK | Not a cataract-surgery lens — only relevant if your natural lens is still clear; involves an additional procedure and follow-up monitoring |
We work with globally trusted lens partners — Hoya, Alcon, Johnson & Johnson Vision, Zeiss, and Care Group — giving our patients access to the full range of monofocal, multifocal, toric, and EDOF lenses described above.
Your Cataract Care Journey at Drishti
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Comprehensive Eye Evaluation — a detailed examination including visual acuity testing, biometry (to calculate your precise IOL power), and assessment of overall eye health
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Personalized Surgical Planning — your surgeon discusses the most suitable technique and lens option for your visual needs and lifestyle
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Day-Care Surgery — most cataract procedures at Drishti are completed within 15–20 minutes per eye under local anaesthesia, with same-day discharge
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Recovery & Follow-Up — most patients notice improved vision within 24–48 hours, with full visual stabilization over 2–4 weeks; we schedule follow-up visits at 1 day, 1 week, and 1 month post-surgery to monitor healing
Cost of Cataract Surgery at Drishti Netralaya
The cost of cataract surgery varies depending on the surgical technique and type of intraocular lens chosen, ranging from standard monofocal IOL packages to premium multifocal and toric lens options ranging from Rs 7,500 to Rs 1,20,000.
During your consultation, our team provides a complete, transparent cost breakdown so you can make an informed decision — with no hidden charges.