Sage-Tips

Is cataract surgery considered major medical?

The short answer is “Yes.” Many people are unsure whether eye surgery is supposed to be a Vision Insurance or Health (called Major Medical) Insurance benefit. Vision Insurance is generally for routine eye exams, glasses, and contact lenses.

Is eye surgery allowed in UPSC?

Corrections permitted are spectacles, CL and refractive surgery like LASIK, ICL, IOL, etc. Those who have myopia with macular degenerative changes will be declared unfit for service in the IAS. People with a squint in the eyes are fit for service.

Do you need eye exams after cataract surgery?

After cataract surgery, it is important to have regular eye exams. This is the best way to check the health of your eyes. It will help you maintain good vision. Schedule an eye exam at least once a year or as directed by your eye care professional.

Does eye sight matters for IPS?

However, the candidates who have Myopia of more than 6.00 D including spherical & cylindrical error should be referred to special Myopia Board. Note: You are declared unfit for IPS if you have a squint. Also, you need to have binocular vision and high-grade colour vision to be medically fit for IPS.

Can one-eyed doctor become Indian?

Yes,one eyed person is eligible for MBBS and MD(I have myself done it) but for jobs like SR ship in certain parts of country where medical examination is strict(Delhi etc) you will be not eligible.

Can I become IPS with eye sight?

Note: You are declared unfit for IPS if you have a squint. Also, you need to have binocular vision and high-grade colour vision to be medically fit for IPS.

Does cataract surgery correct myopia?

Better close and distance vision The new lenses inserted during cataract surgery can correct refractive vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and presbyopia.

What do you look for in pre-op testing for cataracts?

Once we determine that a patient needs surgery, we are ready for pre-op testing. At a bare minimum, you need four things: (1) pre-op H&P (2) lens calculations; (3) consent; (4) dilated eye exam. Here are some things you should look at for every cataract patient.

What are the services offered by UPSC’s Civil Service exam?

There are two types of services offered by UPSC’s Civil service Exam Technical Services Non-Technical Services 1. IPS 2. IRTS 3. RPF (Railways protection force) 4. Other police services Group A and B 1. IAS, 2. IFS (foreign service) and 3. other central civil services (Group A and B)

What are the risks of cataract surgery on a resident?

Can lead to floppy iris syndrome, which makes cataract surgery a lot more difficult. Pupil Size? <6 mm is generally pretty tough for residents, and may require Malyugin ring / iris hooks to stretch open the iris. Aspirin/blood thinners use? Increases risk of intraoperative bleeding. Pseudoexfoliation syndrome?

What are the chances of vision Improving after cataract surgery?

You can tell patients there is a 95\% chance vision will improve, 4\% chance vision will be about the same, 1\% chance vision will be worse due to some complication (infection, mechanical complication like capsular tear and subsequent repair surgery).