Cataract Treatment
The surgery involves removing the patients cloudy lens and replacing it by an artificial lens called an Intraocular Lens (IOL). An IOL is a transparent plastic lens that does not require any special care and becomes a permanent component of the eye.
The most common cataract surgery today is phacoemulsification. “Phaco” reduces recovery time, aswell as the risks involved with large incisions used in the earlier type of cataract surgery.
Low Risk, High Reward
Low risk. High reward. Cataract surgery is safe and effective way to improve your eyesight. It’s often performed on an outpatient basis and takes about 15 minutes to complete. Complications happen in fewer than 1% of cases. You should be able to return home the same day after surgery.
This surgery only involves a few steps:
Preparation. The patient receives a mild sedative and is cleaned. Drops are then placed into his eyes to dilate his pupils and to numb them. In rare cases, a shot may be needed behind the eye for full anaesthesia.
Removing the old lenses. A small incision on the periphery of the eye is made. The surgeon inserts a tiny needle, which emits ultrasonic waves that soften and break apart the lens. The broken pieces are then sucked out through the incision.
Inserting the new lenses. The surgeon uses an injection gun to insert the intraocular lens (IOL) inside the eye. The IOL unfolds inside the remaining capsule and is held in place with two tiny haptics.
Antibiotics are applied to prevent infection and post-operative swelling. Most patients recover quickly and go home the same day.
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