The only proven treatment for a cataract is surgery. It should be considered when the cataracts have progressed enough to impair vision and affect daily life. It is now common for people to have their cataract treated at an early stage.
The most common procedure used for removing cataracts is called phacoemulsification. In
this procedure, a small incision of less than 3mm is made at the side of the cornea. The
front capsule of the natural lens is opened and removed. The back capsule of the natural
lens remains intact. The cataract is not extracted whole but is broken up using
high-frequency ultrasound and carefully suction out. After the cataract is extracted, a
clear artificial lens, known as intraocular lens (IOL) is inserted, supported by the
back capsule. The incision made is self-sealing and requires no stitches.
We use the most advanced phacoemulsification ultrasound system for cataract surgeries.
