Cataract Surgery
Cataract Disease
What is a Cataract?
Cataract is a condition which the natural lens in the eye becomes cloudy, reducing light entering the eye and resulting in a gradual decrease in visual acuity – similar to a foggy window.
Cataract surgery involves cataract removal and replacing the cloudy or clouded lenses within the eyes with an artificial lens. During the cataract surgery, the patient’s natural lens is removed, either through an in-place emulsification procedure or a surgical nick through a small opening with local anesthesia. Within the cataract extraction process, the natural (now cataract) lens is removed, and an artificial lens is implanted.
Cataract Surgery
Phaco with IOL Implantation
Phacoemulsification, also known as Phaco refers to modern cataract surgery which involves the removal of the eye's clouded natural lens and the replacement of it with an intraocular lens (IOL) implant.
The type of IOL chosen for your treatment depends on a patient's lifestyle and circumstances. Our available IOL implants are ZEISS monofocal, EDoF, and trifocal lenses.
How Does It Work?
Step 1: Micro Incision
A micro incision of 3mm is made on the cornea. An ultrasonic tip is inserted through the micro incision to softenthe natural crystalline lens.
Step 2: Crystalline Lens Removal
Once the natural crystalline lens has been completely removed, the artificial lens is inserted gently to restore vision.
Step 3: IOL Lens Insertion
The artificial intraocular lens is in place and vision is restored. Because of the micro incision, there is no need for stitches to seal the opening.
Advantages of Cataract Surgery
Clarity of Vision
Color Correction
