27/12/2025
Grateful moments like these remind me why we chose this profession.
Recently, I performed cataract surgery on my father-in-law — this being his second eye.
This time, we implanted a PureSee EDOF IOL (Johnson & Johnson), while his other eye has an Eyhance IOL. By planning micro monovision, we achieved 6/6 distance vision and N6 near vision, giving him a high degree of spectacle independence for both distance and near without any glare and haloes!
Operating on a close family member is never routine. It demands technical precision, emotional balance, and absolute confidence in one’s training.Being able to perform this surgery at Ikshan Eye Hospital added a quiet but deeply meaningful sense of fulfillment.
I am deeply grateful to my teachers and mentors who patiently trained us, refined our skills, and made it possible to operate safely and confidently even on our own family. Their teachings truly reflect in moments like these.
Most importantly, heartfelt thanks to my father-in-law for the trust he placed in me — not just as a surgeon, but as family.
Medicine humbles you, but days like these make it profoundly fulfilling.
Dr. Swapnil R Rathod
Cataract and Refractive Surgeon
Ikshan Eye Hospital and Laser Centre
Nagpur.