Cataract Surgery

1. A very small, “no stitch” incision is made in the cornea. Such an incision promotes fast and more comfortable recovery.
   
   
2. The bag of the lens is opened and a special ultrasonic probe (phacoemulsifier) removes the cloudy lens. .
   
   
3. A small foldable artificial lens is inserted through the small incision to replace the cataract lens. .
   
   
4. The final replacement lens is shown in place. It is not required to suture the small “no stitch” incision. .
   
   

Before cataract surgery, the lens is cloudy, causing images to be blurred and yellowed. Vision is hazy and colors are faded. After surgery, the new replacement lens provides a clear and focused image on the retina. Vision is sharp.

Today, cataract surgery is performed on an outpatient basis, uses a local anesthetic, and takes only a few minutes. In most cases, the cataract is broken into microscopic particles using high-energy sound waves and then gently suctioned from the eye by an advanced technique call phacoemulsification.

This surgery is performed though a very small incision which is usually self-sealing, requiring no sutures. To compensate for the removal of the eye’s natural lens, an intro-ocular lens (IOL) is implanted into the eye.

Call 497-Eyes (3937) to set up your consultation today.