Cataract Information, Insurance, and Cost 2024
Cataract Information, Insurance, and Cost 2024
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Cataract information, insurance, and cost 2024 can be found from various media, both printed and electronic. Actually, what is cataract? Cataracts are eye diseases that cause the natural lens of the eye to become cloudy, making vision blurry.Cataracts are also the main cause of blindness in Indonesia and even throughout the world. What a terrible fact, isn’t it? Therefore, it is time for us to care about eye health by recognizing the types, symptoms, and prevention through the following reviews!
Cataracts are eye diseases that cause the natural lens of the eye to become cloudy, making vision blurry.
Types of Cataracts Based on Location
- Posterior Subcapsular Cataract
Posterior subcapsular cataract appears at the back of the lens. People with diabetes or using high doses of steroids have a greater risk of developing posterior subcapsular cataracts.
- Nuclear Cataracts
Nuclear cataract forms in the center of the lens (the core part of the lens). Nuclear cataracts are usually associated with the aging process.
- Cortical cataracts
Cortical cataracts appear in the cortex of the eye lens. The shape resembles the spokes on a wheel that point toward the middle.
Cataract Symptoms and Signs
At first you may see a little blurry vision. You will see as if it is cloudy, feels foggy and smoky. Cataracts make light from the sun or lights appear too bright (glare) or flashy. You will also notice the color is not as bright as it was before the onset of cataracts.
Causes of Cataracts
In fact, no one knows exactly why over time and with age, the natural lens of the eye changes from clear to cloudy to the formation of cataracts. Apart from increasing age, risk factors for cataracts include:
- Ultraviolet light radiation
- Diabetes mellitus
- Hypertension
- Overweight
- Smoking
- The use of corticosteroid drugs for a long time
- Statin drugs used to reduce cholesterol
- Previous eye injury or inflammation
- Previous eye surgery
- Hormone replacement therapy
- Significant alcohol consumption
- High myopia
- There is a history of cataracts in the family
Cataract Prevention
Numerous studies have shown certain nutrients and nutritional supplements can reduce the risk of developing cataracts. In a study conducted over a period of 10 years, it was reported that the intake of vitamin E and carotenoids (lutein and zeaxanthin) from food and supplements was associated with a marked and significant reduction in the risk of cataracts.
Other research shows antioxidant vitamins such as vitamin C and foods containing Omega-3 fatty acids can also reduce the risk of cataracts. Another preventive way is to wear sunglasses when outside the building (outdoor).
Cataract Treatment
Glasses, bright lighting, or other visual aids can be used temporarily. However, you need to have an eye condition checked to consider surgery, especially when the cataract is severe enough. Cataract surgery is a simple procedure that aims to regain normal vision.
Cataract Surgery Costs at Ciputra SMG Eye Clinic 2024
In fact, the cost of cataract surgery is not expensive depending on the type of lens chosen. For example, the more sophisticated the lenses used, of course, the operating costs incurred become large. No wonder the cost of cataract surgery for each patient is different from other patients.
Ciputra SMG Eye Clinic is here to answer your needs. There are several cataract surgery packages available, such as Zircon C Lens Package, Zircon A Lens, Toric Lens, Multifocal Lens, and Multifocal Toric Lens.
Advantages of Zircon Lens Package C
- Spheric Acrylic Hyrophobic lens material (Foldable lens)
- Correcting far vision
- The price of surgery for 1 eye IDR 15,000,000
Advantages of A Zircon Lens Package
- Aspheric Acrylic Hydrophilic lens material (Foldable lens)
- UV filter
- Blue Light Blocker
- Anti glare
- Correcting far vision
- The price of 1 eye surgery IDR 18,000,000
Benefits of Toric Lens Package
- Acrylic Hydrophilic & Aspheric lens material (Foldable lens)
- Correcting far vision
- Correcting cylindrical
- Especially for cylindrical height more than 1.0 D
- The price of surgery for 1 eye IDR 28,000,000
Advantages of Multifocal Lens Packages
- Acrylic Hydrophilic & Aspheric lens material (Foldable lens)
- Correcting near, moderate, and far vision
- Sylindrical below 1.0 D.
- The price of surgery for 1 eye IDR 30,000,000
Advantages of the Multifocal Toric Lens Package
- Acrylic Hydrophilic & Aspheric lens material (Foldable lens)
- Correcting near, moderate, and far vision
- Correcting high cylindrical more than 1.0 D.
- The price of surgery for 1 eye IDR 39,000,000
Regardless of the advantages of the lens you choose. The role of technology cannot be separated from the medical world. Ciputra SMG Eye Clinic uses advanced technology, named The New CENTURION® Vision System. The New CENTURION® Vision System has an automatic system.
Health Insurance Partner
If you have insurance, the insurance company will pay the costs incurred. You, as a policy holder, only need to pay the minimum fee. If you use insurance, it is better to ask more details about the benefits provided by the insurance.
Usually the operation covered by insurance adjusts to the benefits of each customer. For example, there are certain lenses that are covered by insurers. There is also short-term care (one day care) or overnight. Before doing surgery, it’s good to make sure your insurance benefits first!
Check the list of insurance that cooperates with Ciputra SMG Eye Clinic here. Insurance List
BPJS Limits Guarantee of Cataract Services
Previously, BPJS guaranteed the cost of cataract surgery without conditions, but in Regulation of the Director of Health Service Security No. 2 of 2018 concerning Cataract Service Guarantee, BPJS applies the requirements, the ECCE method can be implemented after vision (sharpness or clarity). However, it needs to be ensured that Ciputra SMG Eye Clinic does not receive BPJS health insurance for cataract surgery services. However, it needs to be ensured that Ciputra SMG Eye Clinic does not receive BPJS health insurance.
Unfortunately, the ECCE method results in large incisions in cataract surgery patients so that it requires longer healing time for the surgical scars to heal completely. However, if you choose the Ciputra SMG Eye Clinic cataract surgery package with the latest method, the incision is smaller and the healing is relatively short.
In accordance with the explanation above, this is what you need to understand to smooth cataract surgery. Plan well for the best end result. Immediately consult your eye health with an ophthalmologist who has been trained according to their field at Ciputra SMG Eye Clinic. Come on, take care of your eyes from an early age![/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”DAPATKAN HARGA PROMO LAYANAN KATARAK” color=”success” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fmata.ciputrasmgeyeclinic.com%2Fgas%2Fext%2Fkatarak-symptoms%2F|”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][/vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][vc_column_text]
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How Does Cataract Surgery Feel?
How Does Cataract Surgery Feel?
Cataract is an eye disease that occurs due to clouding of the lens in the eye, thus blocking vision. The view will appear foggy, smoky, indecisive, because the eye lens is cloudy. Cataract cases occur in the elderly related to the aging process. Even so, cataracts can happen to anyone and it is possible at an early age, such as adolescents and children. Surgery is the main therapy to restore vision function, and this is related to the quality of life in the future. In cataract surgery, the cloudy natural lens is removed and replaced with an artificial lens. These artificial lenses are made of silicone or plastic. An artificial lens is inserted to take over the focus of vision.
The choice of eye lens implant type is made according to your eye health condition and needs. If you choose a multifocal lens implant will have good distance and near vision. Meanwhile, those who choose conventional monofocal lens implants will correct distance vision.
Compiled from WebMD, the goal of selecting multifocal lens implants is to reduce dependence on reading glasses after surgery. In this study, the researchers included 250 patients, divided equally between patients who received conventional multifocal and monofocal lenses. All patients underwent cataract surgery on both eyes, and both eyes had similar lenses. Three months after surgery, the multifocal patients had better near vision rates than the conventional lens group. The patient’s corrected average distance vision was also better for multifocal lenses.
Things to Expect from Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery is a simple eye surgery to remove the cloudy eye lens and replace it with an artificial eye lens. This procedure is common and safe. After surgery, you can see better. If you do not want to use reading glasses after cataract surgery, multifocal lenses can be the right choice for you.
Who Should Perform the Surgery?
If you have cataracts, you do not necessarily need cataract surgery. You may not even notice a change in your vision. Some people who have this condition see best if they wear glasses as prescribed by a doctor, or rely on brighter lighting. But, you need to be careful when cataracts get worse, it can cause more symptoms. You will experience foggy, dim, or blurred vision. Not only that, you also have double vision when you see something through your eye with cataracts. These problems can make it difficult for you to read, work at a computer, and do other activities that require unobstructed vision.
One complaint that you feel is that you may have poor eyesight and find it more difficult to drive when it is dark at night. You are also more sensitive to glare from lights. A person with advanced cataracts can even fail a vision test on a driving test. Cataracts can make you more sensitive to glare from the sun. You will see halos around the bright light. This prevents you from wanting to be outside for too long. It even makes it more difficult for you to exercise, such as skiing or golf. If you experience any of these symptoms, surgery can help. In addition, in severe cataracts, further complications can arise such as increased eye pressure / glaucoma, and inflammation due to the melting lens material.
Preparation for Cataract Surgery
A week or two before the procedure, your doctor will perform several tests to assess the parameters and shape of your eyes. Usually, biometry is used to measure the cornea and lens. In this way, it aims to find out what type of lens is suitable for patients. The doctor will tell you the types of lenses suitable for the patient. Furthermore, during the preoperative consultation, the doctor will also confirm whether there is a history of allergies, is taking certain drugs and a history of other diseases.
What Happened?
During cataract surgery, the doctor will give you an anesthetic eye drops so you won’t feel sick. You will be awake during this procedure because of the local anesthetic that keeps the eye area in place during the operation. If you feel anxious during surgery, your doctor will give you a sedative to help you relax.
The doctor will make a small incision in the cornea of your eye. Through this gap, will insert a small instrument to destroy the cataract and gently remove it. Next, a new artificial lens, made of plastic, silicone, or acrylic will be installed, and cover the wound on the cornea. The duration of the operation is between 15-30 minutes. Usually after surgery, you can go home and do not need to stay in the hospital. However, it will take someone to help drive you home. What if you have cataracts in both eyes? You will have two separate surgeries, usually a few weeks. This gives the first eye a chance to heal.
Side Effects of Cataract Surgery
The side effects of cataract surgery, but some of the risks that can occur are as follows.
- Dry eyes
- Eye infection or swelling
- Temporary increase in eye pressure 12-24 hours after surgery
- Eye nerve disorders
After Cataract Surgery
Your eyes will feel lumpy a few days after cataract surgery. In no time, you can see clearly. Your doctor will give you eye drops to prevent infection. You must rest for a few days. Driving will be prohibited, and you may not, pick up heavy objects, or force your eyes. For the first week, your doctor will recommend that you wear eye protection while you sleep so you do not get stressed or dirty. If you are in pain or feel your eye is not healing properly, tell your doctor immediately. Usually in 4-6 weeks (about 1 and a half months) after surgery, your eye will heal completely and about 90% of people see optimally. So, now you can imagine how cataract surgery feels right?
Cloudy Vision After Cataract Surgery
Sometimes after cataract surgery, you will find that everything starts to look cloudy again. It happens because the lens capsules the part of your eye that holds your new artificial lens starts to thicken. You may hear your doctor refer to this by its medical name: posterior capsule opacification. The problem may not arise right away. You will notice it months or years later. Your doctor may suggest a procedure called an Nd-YAG laser capsulotomy to correct it. This procedure takes a few minutes and is painless. Your doctor will use a laser to remove a cloudy capsule lens so that light can enter through your artificial lens to its fullest. It will clear up your blurry vision.
If you have cataracts and are not compliant you cannot do cataract surgery. The Ciputra SMG Eye Clinic is here to answer your needs to care for your eyes. Do not miss the latest technology that is relevant for patient use. One of them is using The New CENTURION Vision System, which is one of the most advanced and best Phaco machines, which is the latest generation for correcting cataracts in the eye.
This technology has a system that automatically adapts to various changes in eye conditions during surgery. The New CENTURION Vision System ensures the operation process runs safely, stably, and with satisfying results. So, what are you waiting for? Immediately consult your eye condition at SMG Eye Clinic Ciputra.
Review by dr. Azrina Noor, SpM
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Cataract
What is Cataract?
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What is Cataract? Cataract is a condition which the natural lens in the eye becomes cloudy, reducing light entering the eye and resulting in a gradual decrease in visual acuity.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”5890″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Causes and Symptoms of Cataracts
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]- Foggy or blurred vision
- Colors appear faded
- Glare (towards the lights, the sunlight looks dazzling)
- Loss of contrast
- Bad night vision
- Double or shadowed vision in one eye
- Change prescription/size of glasses/contact lenses frequently
It could also be due to medical conditions such as diabetes or diabetes mellitus, the use of drugs for a long time, trauma to the eye or chronic inflammation which are also risk factors for the development of cataracts.
Sometimes it also occurs in young people or even when the baby is born.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
How to Treat Cataracts?
[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5968″ img_size=”large” css=”.vc_custom_1600938786743{margin-top: -30px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1587960117817{margin-top: -30px !important;}”] 1.Femtosecond laser divides the lens into smaller pieces for easy extraction with less ultrasound power to remove cataracts[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5970″ img_size=”large” css=”.vc_custom_1600938799852{margin-top: -30px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1587960133871{margin-top: -30px !important;}”] 2.Cataracts are removed by a process of phacoemulsification
[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5972″ img_size=”large” css=”.vc_custom_1600939257991{margin-top: -30px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1587960143284{margin-top: -30px !important;}”] 3.An implanted lens (IOL (Intraocular Lens)) is inserted for vision
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1600936200792{margin-top: -30px !important;}”]Cataracts are not medically treated with drugs, but the surgery must be performed to remove cataract.
Cataract surgery is highly recommended when the disturbance is disruptive and interferes with daily activities. With this very modern cataract surgery technology, there is no need to wait long or wait for cataracts to mature before surgery.
The suitable implanted lens (IOL) will be tailored to your eye condition, lifestyle, and your daily needs.
In general, Monofocal (single focus) IOLs already offer excellent vision quality. For presbyopia problems or for close reading purposes monovisions management is required. This condition allows the patient to have two choices, whether he wants his eyes to be clear to see far away and to use glasses when reading or slightly.
Multifocal IOL can be an option because with this lens you will be free with glasses and there are very few side effects such as glare and the presence of ‘halos’. This lens can also be attached to most patients including post LASIK surgery.
Do not hesitate, your vision needs with our doctors who are very skilled in choosing the IOL according to your needs.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
How to Detect Cataracts?
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1587960187047{margin-top: -30px !important;}”]Cataracts can be detected through a thorough eye examination.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”6106″ img_size=”large” css=”.vc_custom_1600939426547{margin-top: -30px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1587960201077{margin-top: -30px !important;}”] 1. Sharp vision test: The vision test does not look good at the patient’s vision2. Lamp gap test
3. Dilated pupil test: Eye drops will be given to your eye to make the pupil wide, then a special instrument will check the condition of your eyes from front to back.
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Cataracts for Post-LASIK Patients
[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5892″ img_size=”large” css=”.vc_custom_1600863013745{margin-top: -30px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1600936311806{margin-top: -30px !important;}”]It is most important when cataract surgery in post LASIK surgery patients where the outcome of cataract surgery is less predictable. This is due to inaccurate measurements of post-LASIK corneal curvature.However, our doctors have high expertise to be ready with this.patients with post-LASIK conditions will certainly be successful in the results of their operations.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
The Technology We Us at Ciputra SMG Eye Clinic
[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5891″ img_size=”large” css=”.vc_custom_1600938934871{margin-top: -30px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1600936351252{margin-top: -30px !important;}”]Several techniques can be used in cataract surgery. So, doctors have many choices including advanced technology. Currently the most popular and widely used by ophthalmologists for cataract surgery is Phacoemulsification. Which is only a small incision is required to be made at the edge of the cornea to place the phaco tip / probe through. This Phaco tip / probe is an Ultrasonic Phaco which is used to help break up the cataracted lens and remove it from the eyeball.The New CENTURION Vision System technology, which is the only sophisticated Phaco machine to use in cataract surgery. The automatic and continuous system will adapt to various changes in eye conditions during the operation, so that it is more stable and the operation process becomes comfortable and safe and the results are satisfactory.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”ANSURASI LIST” color=”success” size=”lg” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fciputrasmgeyeclinic.com%2Fen%2Flist-of-insurance%2F|” css=”.vc_custom_1587960584470{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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Advantages of Conventional Vs Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery
Advantages of Conventional Vs Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Advantages of cataract surgery that you must know. Cataract is a condition in which the lens of the eye becomes cloudy which makes it difficult to seedue to aging factors and common in older people. Some of the cataract symptoms you can encounter are as follows:- The color seen by the eye looks faded,
- Feeling glare when looking at light sources such as the sun or lights
- A halo appears,
- bad night vision,
- Double vision or multiple images in one eye.
These symptoms become more pronounced as the cataracts mature. Based on data from the Indonesian Ministry of Health, it is estimated that each year cataract blindness cases increase by 0.1% of the population or approximately 250,000 people per year. Therefore, to remove cataracts in the eye, patients can perform cataract surgery.
Conventional Cataract Surgery (ECCE)
Conventional cataract surgery is called ECCE (Extract Capsular Cataract Extraction) to restore vision by removing the cloudy lens and replacing it with an artificial lens, namely IOL (Intraocular Lens).
The doctor will make an incision in the sclera about 10mm. After that, an Intraocular Lens is inserted. The surgical wound is closed with monofilament nylon sutures and has a depth of approximately 90% of the thickness of the cornea.
Based on the journal MICROSURGERY AND EXTRACAPSULAR CATARACT EXTRACTION, the ECCE operation technique can be divided into three, namely:
- Anterior capsulotomy,
- Nucleus expression, and
- Cortex cleaning.
There are many instructions that must be done to maintain the eye condition post surgery for six weeks as below.
- Avoid lifting heavy weights
- Avoid slouching
- Avoid touching eyes with hands
- Avoid the head area from water when bathing, clean the face using a clean wet cloth,
- Avoid crowded and dusty places, alcohol drinks, smoking
- Avoid shaking / shaking the head vigorously
- Use eye protection when sleeping
- Use sunglasses when outdoors.
Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery with CENTURION Vision System Machine
With the development of medical science and technology, phacoemulsification cataract surgery is safer than ECCE cataract surgery. This method is considered as the gold standard of procedure because of the following.
- Phacoemulsification cataract surgery has a smaller incision of 3mm
- Faster healing period
Ciputra SMG Eye Clinic uses The New CENTURION Vision System technology, which is the only sophisticated Phaco machine. The advantages of the New CENTURION Vision System are as follows:
- Automatic system
- Ultrasonic Phaco helps break up the cloudy lens
- The patient does not need stitches
- Patients can carry out activities as usual the next day
In conclusion, the advantages of the two cataract surgery methods above are as follows:
- Facoemulsification cataract surgery method is safer in correcting cataracts than conventional cataract surgery, there are no stitches so that the healing process is faster.
- ECCE requires a 10mm incision and sutures closed.
Whatever cataract surgery you choose, you better consult with a doctor who is experienced in their field, Let’s get the best cataract surgery at Ciputra SMG Eye Clinic![/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Source:
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Preparations Before Cataract Eye Surgery
There are a few things that are recommended to be prepared before you decide to do cataract eye surgery, such as:
1.Mental Readiness.
The eye is one of the most exposed organs of the body, and accordingly, we are wont to think that its vulnerability is enhanced. You must assure yourself that this is a completely safe and sound medical procedure, that will enhance your quality of life.
2.Cataract Maturity
If the cataract is mature, a doctor will tell you so that you may prepare for surgery, without any further loss of vision.
3.Shampooing
This may sound menial, but washing your hair is a real concern, as it is counterindicated for one week after the surgery, so that no dirty water may seep into and infect the scars. You are thus directed to wash your hair prior to surgery.
4.Routine Control Sessions
To ensure that the surgery is a complete success, you must attend regular control sessions with your doctor.
You will also be subject to the following preparatory steps:
- A few weeks before the procedure, the doctor will screen you to measure your eye and ascertain its shape. This will enable them to determine the type of lens and appropriate lens for your eyes.
- The doctor may ask you to stop some medications that risk increasing bleeding during and after the surgical procedure. If you are taking medications for prostate problems, tell your doctor because some of these drugs can interfere with the process of cataract surgery.
- The doctor will prescribe you antibiotic eye drops, to be used starting two days before the procedure, reducing the chances of infection.
- Rest amply prior to the procedure so you will be in fit condition.
- Dress comfortably and wear sunglasses when traveling to Ciputra SMG Eye Clinic. The use of perfume, aftershave cream, and other such substances are verboten. You are also advised to avoid makeup and false eyelashes.
- Cataract surgery is of a same-day nature, but you are directed not to operate a motor vehicle after the procedure. Please ask someone to accompany you to and from the Clinic. If necessary, the doctor will advise you to avoid activities such as heavy lifting for a week after the surgery. It may increase intracranial pressure on the eyes.
In conclusion, these are some of the psychological and physical preparations which may help you to be more prepared for cataract surgery.
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