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What is cataract, what do snowflake, sunflower and Christmas tree cataracts mean, and what is a cataract ICD-10 code?  This short guide from Save Sight Centre, Delhi, answers those three questions in plain language, reviewed by Dr. Rajeev Jain. Quick Answer A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens, which makes vision blurry, dim or hazy. Most cataracts come with age. A few rare patterns, called snowflake, sunflower and Christmas tree cataracts, are named for how they look and are often linked to a health condition elsewhere in the body. “ICD-10” is simply the code your doctor uses to record a cataract diagnosis on medical and insurance papers. Key Takeaways A cataract is a cloudy lens. It is not a film on the surface of the eye. Snowflake, sunflower and Christmas tree cataracts are rare patterns, and they are not caused by the weather or by anything you ate. ICD-10 codes classify the cataract type, and some versions also record which eye. Only an eye examination can tell ...

  LASIK Surgery Cost in Delhi (2026): Price per Eye, Types, EMI & Surgeons Medically reviewed by the refractive surgeons at Save Sight Centre, Adarsh Nagar, Delhi. Source: savesightcentre.com/lasik Quick Answer: What is the cost of LASIK surgery in Delhi? LASIK surgery cost in Delhi starts at ₹10,000 per eye at Save Sight Centre and goes up to around ₹65,000 per eye for the newest lenticule-based option, CLEAR Supra. The price depends on the technology that suits your cornea and eye power. Your LASIK workup is ₹2,000 (down from ₹4,000), and no-cost EMI is available. Key Takeaways Standard LASIK from ₹10,000 per eye. CLEAR Supra (lenticule) is the premium option. CLEAR Supra is performed on the Z8 femtosecond laser. Six personalised LASIK types are available, so the price matches your eyes, not a one-size package. The price includes the surgery, medicines and follow-up visits. Most patients see clearly by the next morning. If LASIK isn’t right for you, ICL, IPCL and ...

SmartSurf LASIK vs Ortho-K Lenses for Government Exam Medicals: What Candidates Should Know (2026) Reviewed by Dr. Rajeev Jain, Founder & Director, Save Sight Centre, Adarsh Nagar, Delhi (Retina, Cataract, LASIK & Uvea Specialist, 25+ years) Quick Answer Can SmartSurf LASIK or Ortho-K help me meet the 6/6 vision standard for a govt. exam medical? Looking for clear answers on SmartSurf LASIK for government exams? This post covers the questions candidates search most: Is LASIK allowed for Army, police and railway jobs? How long should you wait after surgery before the medical? And where do Ortho-K lenses fit in? Written by the team at Save Sight Centre, an NABH- and ISO-accredited eye hospital in Adarsh Nagar, Delhi, and medically reviewed by Dr. Rajeev Jain. Government exam rules change, so use this as a planning guide and confirm details in your official notification. Key Takeaways Vision rules differ for Army, Navy, Air Force, police, railways, SSC and state exams. Sur...