There is a common age-related vision problem that affects millions of people around the world. As we age, the natural lens in our eyes becomes hazy, causing blurred vision and reduced visual acuity. This common problem is called cataracts and advancements in medical technology have transformed the way we deal with it. Let us take a closer look at these innovative cataract surgery methods!
Also known as Phaco, this is the most common method of cataract treatment today. The procedure is the most popular since it only takes a few minutes to complete the surgery and is usually done while the patient is awake with the help of numbing drops.
During the surgery, a small nick is made near the cornea edge. This creates an opening through the membrane around the lens. Then, the doctor will insert a minuscule ultrasonic probe into the opening. The probe emits ultrasonic waves that break the
cloudy lens into fragments. There is a suction attachment on the probe that removes the shattered fragments.
Once the fragments are removed, an intraocular lens (IOL) is implanted in the natural lens capsule with a hollowed-out tube.
For cataracts that have advanced greatly, this method of cataract treatment is preferred. If the lens becomes too dense and hard, phacoemulsion cannot be performed. For such cases, manual small incision cataract surgery is the best option.
This method needs a larger incision to extract the whole cataract instead of breaking it into fragments. Similar to phacoemulsion, the surgeon will put an artificial lens within the same capsular bag.
The procedure begins with numbing medication, administered through an injection. Since the incision is larger compared to phacoemulsion, recovery takes a longer time when this procedure is performed, However, the visual outcome is comparable to
phacoemulsion. Patients are also required to wear an eye patch after the surgery.
FLACS is a relatively recent advancement in the field of cataract surgery. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to make cleavage planes through photo-disruption in translucent or transparent tissues like the cornea and the crystalline lens, fragmenting the lens into small pieces. Then these pieces are removed similarly as in phacoemulsion. The rest of the process is the same as in any cataract surgery.
The results of FLACS are comparable to phacoemulsification in terms of visual outcome. However, this method has not gained much popularity in comparison to Phacoemulsification.
Now that you know some of the newest methods, we hope you feel more confident about your cataract surgery. For the best cataract treatment in Patna, visit Laxmi Netralaya. Our team of experienced and highly trained surgeons use the latest
technology to provide the most appropriate care for your eyes.