Advance surgery

Advance Cataract Surgery?

Today, most cataract patients have increased expectations for the outcome of cataract surgery. Also the patients are much more active today and prefer a life with minimum help from eye glasses. Using advanced surgical techniques of Phacoemulsification, the removal of the cataract is a safe and straightforward process. It is performed without sutures through a micro incision in the eye and takes 7 to 15 minutes.

No discomfort is experienced during & none or minimal after the procedure. These are the benefits of the surgery today. The best way to treat your cataract is to remove the cloudy lens and replace it with a new, clear artificial lens IOL.

The most modern technology of Cataract removal is called Phacoemulsification, or phaco. In phaco surgery, a small ultrasonic probe is inserted into the eye. This probe breaks (emulsifies) the cloudy lens into tiny pieces and gently washed out This lens is then replaced with a clear man-made one. The new lens is inserted and it opens up like a flower when inside. No stitches are used and the incision is self healing . Phaco requires a small incision of only 2.6 millimeters or less.

This technique is the most successful method of restoring your vision following cataract surgery.

Anaethesia

Local anesthesia eliminates any sensation of pain and prevents movement of the eye during surgery. Topical anesthesia OR Eye Drop Anesthesia is administered by placing drops on your eye. It eliminates any sensation of pain but does not prevent your eye from moving around. Both types of anesthesia leave you fully awake and aware during the operation.