Ophthalmology · Cataract & Refractive Care · Lucknow
VAGA Hospital’s cataract department is led by Dr. Pallavi Singh, a fellowship-trained cataract and refractive surgeon with experience across 25,000 cataract surgeries — supported by precision imaging and phaco technology for a fast, blade-minimal recovery.
Cataract surgeries performed
Fellowship & surgical experience
Premium IOL types offered
A week, incl. weekends
Your Surgeon
Dr. Pallavi Singh heads the cataract and refractive surgery unit at VAGA Hospital, Lucknow. She completed a dedicated fellowship in cataract and refractive surgery and has personally performed over 25,000 cataract procedures, ranging from routine phacoemulsification to complex refractive lens exchanges with premium intraocular lenses.
Cataract & Refractive Surgery
25,000+ cataract surgeries performed
Premium, Toric, EDOF & Trifocal IOL implantation
VAGA Hospital, Lucknow
Diagnostic & Surgical Technology
From the first measurement of your eye to the final lens placement, every stage uses dedicated instrumentation rather than a one-size approach.
PHACO SYSTEM
Fluidics-controlled phacoemulsification for a gentler, more stable cataract removal with reduced surgical time.
VISUALISATION
High-resolution, stereoscopic magnification giving Dr. Singh a clear, well-lit view for micro-precise lens work.
BIOMETRY
Non-contact measurement of your eye’s exact dimensions, used to calculate the correct power of your new lens.
CORNEAL MAPPING
Detailed corneal mapping to screen for astigmatism and irregularities before recommending a lens type.
Lens Options
During your biometry and corneal mapping, Dr. Singh will discuss which lens category best suits your eyes, your astigmatism (if any), and how you use your vision day to day.
Standard
Sharp vision at one distance, usually far. Reading glasses typically still needed.
Astigmatism
Corrects corneal astigmatism alongside the cataract, reducing dependence on glasses for distance.
Premium
Extended depth of focus for a continuous range of vision — strong for distance and intermediate tasks like driving or screens.
Premium
Near, intermediate and distance vision in one lens — for patients wanting the least reliance on glasses overall.
When To Get Checked
What To Expect
01
Eye exam, corneal topography and biometry to plan your surgery and lens power.
02
Review of Monofocal, Toric, EDOF or Trifocal options based on your eyes and lifestyle.
03
Phacoemulsification with the Alcon Centurion system, typically under 20–30 minutes per eye.
04
Same-day discharge for most patients, with scheduled follow-up visits to track healing.
Frequently Asked
No. The procedure is performed under numbing eye drops or a local anaesthetic, so patients typically feel pressure rather than pain. Most people describe mild grittiness for a day or two afterward.
Most patients notice clearer vision within 24–48 hours and resume normal activities within a week, though full stabilisation can take a few weeks depending on the eye and lens type chosen.
An EDOF lens gives a smooth, extended range of focus best suited to distance and intermediate vision, such as driving or computer work. A Trifocal lens adds a dedicated near point, so it typically reduces the need for reading glasses as well.
Only if corneal topography shows meaningful astigmatism. Dr. Singh will confirm this using the Pentacam mapping done during your consultation before recommending a Toric option.
Cataract surgery is usually performed on one eye at a time, with the second eye scheduled a short interval later once the first eye is healing well.
