3 Silly Myths About Cataract Surgeries

Cataracts are some of the most frequent eye problems.

This problem occurs due to the magnified coagulation of protein in the eye or when a yellow-brown pigment is deposited in the lens. This results in the reduction of light transmission to the retina at the back of the eye, making vision blurred.

A cataract is diagnosed by an eye examination. It can be due to trauma or radiation exposure. Your genes play a role in the development of cataracts as well. 

A cataract can be cured by an eye surgery. However, many myths continue to prevail about the cataract surgeries. One of the greatest myths of all time is that cataract surgeries are a big no-no in summers. Read on to know more.

Myth 1 - You’re Not Supposed To Move

In earlier times, after a cataract operation, patients were asked to remain immobile, and that too, for more than a month or so. Even attending nature’s call was also a big task. However, with changing times and rapid improvisations, cataract surgeries can now be completed within an hour, with an incision as small as 0.7 mm.

Myth 2 - You’re Not Supposed To Eat

Generally, when surgeries are performed, people refrain from indulging in sour foods. This is because they think that sour foods hinder the healing of the incision. However, there’s no scientific basis for this assertion. And summer is the season of sour raw mangoes. You can’t really stay away from them, can you?

So this was a reason that superstitious people cited to avoid cataract surgeries in the summer. However, antibiotics and painkillers are already injected into your body, and they not only hasten wound healing but also minimise pain. So there’s really nothing stopping you from quenching your thirst for some delicious aam panna.

Myth 3 - You’re Not Supposed To Bathe

Sounds scary enough? Well, people really believed that taking a bath would lead to germs from the operation spreading over the whole body. That’s why bathing and even washing your face was strictly prohibited back in the good old days.

Of course, this is completely false and you can take a bath without worrying about non-existent germs.