Patient Resources
There are certain common questions which though very generic in nature are quite important for those coming to the clinic or getting their surgeries done. Listing down these questions in one place and answering them has proven convenient for the patients. Please feel free to write to us if you want any other such questions included in the FAQ page so we can add them to the list.
Q1. How do I get an appointment?
1) Walk into the clinic during evening 4 to 8. Wait for your turn.
2) Call and make an appointment in which case time will be assigned and chances of you waiting may be less.
3) Make an online booking and you will receive an email to get confirmation regarding the appointment. Please note that for a confirmed appointment you will need to make an advance online payment.
Q2. How do I cancel an appointment?
Q3. How can I reach Stallard Eye Clinic?
Q4. What should I expect when I reach for the Appointment?
Q5. What is the mode Payments available to me?
Q6. What must I do to get a Surgery done at Stallard Eye Clinic?
Things you need to inform our doctor during the examination:
Any medication you are currently you are taking or any medical condition for which you are undergoing any treatment.
Step 2: Biometry and other tests. ( As per the current rate separate from the cost of surgery)
Step3) Deposit the surgery charges at the cash counter and get the day and time for the surgery.
Step 4: Administer eye drop as prescribed by the doctor into both eyes for 3 days prior to the day of the surgery or at least 1 day prior to the surgery.
Step 5: Arrive for Surgery on the appointed day and time.
Step 6: Post-surgery eye drops, and Precautions must be followed strictly as per instruction.
Step 7: Post-surgery Check-up. Please visit the doctor a day or two after your surgery, the following week, and then again after about a month to monitor healing.
Step 8: Adhere to Post-operative medications and precautions.
Q7. What are the Do’s and Don’ts for me on the day of the surgery?
2) Do not wear any makeup or jewellery.
3) Please bring in a friend or relative with you on the day of the surgery.
Q8. What are the issues I am encounter after the surgery?
1. At first, the vision may be blurry as the eye is still healing and adjusting.
2. Vision begins improving only after a few days.
3. Colours may seem brighter after surgery because you are looking through a new, clear lens. A cataract is usually yellow- or brown-tinted before surgery, muting the look of colours.
4. It’s normal to feel itching and mild discomfort for a couple of days after surgery.
5. Contact the doctor immediately if you experience any of the following:
- Vision loss
- Pain that persists despite the use of over-the-counter pain medications
- Increased eye redness
- Eyelid swelling
- Light flashes or multiple new spots (floaters) in front of your eye
Q9. What are the Post-operative precautions I must follow after the surgery?
2. Wear an eye patch or protective shield the day of surgery.
3. Wearing the eye patch for a few days after your surgery and the protective shield when you sleep during the recovery period.
4. Do not splash water in the eyes for at least 48 hours post-surgery.
5. Do not expose eyes to harsh light of cell or computer or TV screen for at least 24 hours.
6. Please take medication as prescribed.
7. After a couple of days, most of the discomfort should disappear. Often, complete healing occurs within eight weeks.
8. Most people may need glasses after certain type of surgeries, at least some of the time, after the surgery. You will be informed when your eyes have healed enough for you to get a final prescription for eyeglasses. This is usually between one and three months after surgery.
9. If you need surgery in both eyes, the doctor will schedule the second surgery after the first eye has healed.
Q10. What time must I Arrive for the surgery?
Please be on time you have been given for your surgery at Stallard Eye Clinic. We do our best to stay on schedule, but unforeseen delays may occur. If you are unsure when to arrive for surgery, please call us.
Q11. How can I cancel or reschedule a surgery?
If you wish to cancel or reschedule your surgery for any reason, please call as soon as possible.
Q12. Can I have online consultation?
Yes,it is possible for those who have shown to me before or those suffering from minor problem to seek online consultation but for those with more serious problem visiting the chamber is a must.
Q13. Can I have surgery at a hospital of my choice?
Yes, subject to the doctors approval.
Q14. How long do you need to stay in the city if I am an outstation patient?
Depends upon the availability of surgery slot. We try our best to not extend more than 5 days period. However, in rare circumstances the time period may increase.
Q15. What is cost of the surgery?
The cost of the surgery can range from 25 thousand INR to 2.5 lakh INR depending upon the extend of damage, the average time taken for the surgery, the technology that is being used , the choice of replacement lens as well as the choice of the OT center.
Q16. What are the services included in the cost of the surgery?
The surgeon’s fee and the OT charges only. Please note the cost of surgery includes only procedural cost of the surgery, not the pre-surgery and post-surgery costs.
Q17. Will I get a refund if I cancel the surgery?
The refund may be limited to the surgeon’s professional fee for the surgery the cost incurred for the OT and other ancillary fee including the cost of lenses, etc, cannot be refunded. Please contact the clinic immediately once you decide not to have the surgery.
Q18. What are the different types of IOL available?
- Monofocal lenses: These lenses have a single point of focus. This means the lens will be fixed for either near or distance vision, but not both
- Traditional intraocular spherical lenses: The front surface this type of lens is uniformly curved from the centre of the lens to its periphery and therefore cannot mimic the shape of the natural lens inside the eye, which varies in curvature from the centre to periphery. This minor optical imperfection called higher-order aberrations (HOAs) can affect quality of vision. A spherical IOL is relatively easy to manufacture and therefore very cost-effective compared to other types of lens.
- Aspheric IOLs: The eye’s natural lens is aspheric (“not spherical”). Premium aspheric IOLs, unlike Traditional intraocular spherical lenses, match more closely the shape and optical quality of the eye’s natural lens, and thereby can provide sharper vision — especially in low light conditions and for people with large pupils.
- Toric IOLs: Toric IOLs are premium intraocular lenses that correct astigmatism as well as nearsightedness or long-sightedness. Toric IOLs can correct astigmatism because they have different powers in different meridians of the lens. They also have alignment markings on the peripheral part of the lens that enables the surgeon to adjust the orientation of the IOL inside the eye for optimal astigmatism correction
- Accommodating IOLs: Accommodating IOLs are premium intraocular lenses that expand the range of clear vision with both an aspheric design and flexible “haptics” — the supporting legs that hold the IOL in place inside the eye. These flexible legs allow the accommodating IOL to move forward slightly when you look at near objects, which increases the focusing power of the eye enough to provide better near vision than a conventional mono-focal lens.
Accommodating IOLs may not provide the same level of magnification for the near vision that a multifocal IOL does. But many people find these premium IOLs greatly reduce their need for reading glasses or computer glasses after cataract surgery while providing exceptionally clear distance vision like that offered by a monofocal IOL.
- Multifocal IOLs: Multifocal IOLs are another category of presbyopia-correcting IOLs that can decrease your need for reading glasses or computer glasses after cataract surgery. These premium IOLs contain added magnification in different parts of the lens to expand your range of vision so you can see objects clearly at all distances without glasses or contact lenses. Some studies have shown multifocal IOLs tend to provide better near vision than accommodating IOLs, but they are also more likely to cause glare or mildly blurred distance vision as a trade-off.
Q19. Is there an alternative to accommodating and multifocal IOLs for correcting presbyopia?/What is Monovision?
An alternative to accommodating and multifocal IOLs for correcting presbyopia is monovision. There is no such thing as a “monovision IOL.” Monovision is the technique of fully correcting the refractive error of one eye and intentionally making the other eye mildly near sighted. In this scenario, the fully corrected eye sees distant objects clearly (but cannot see very well up close without glasses), and the mildly near-sighted eye sees very well up close without glasses (but not so clearly far away).
The concept of monovision may sound odd the first time you hear about it, but this technique has been used very successfully with contact lenses for many years. And it is now being used frequently with cataract surgery to decrease a person’s dependency on reading glasses and computer glasses after surgery.
Any combination of premium IOLs can be used for monovision cataract surgery.
Q20. Can I register a suggestion or a complaint or comment about the service received at the clinic?
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SUN
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