Cataract Surgery (Phacoemulsification with IOL)

Cataract Surgery (Phacoemulsification with IOL)

Cataract?

• Cataracts are a deterioration of the natural lens, which becomes progressively cloudy, milky, yellowish or brownish.  Cataracts prohibit and block light passing through to the retina, which result in unclear vision.

• Most cataracts occur in people over 60 years of age and can be found in one eye or both eyes. In most people, cataracts are developed due to the clouding of the lens by a natural aging process. However, cataracts may also be found in younger ages due to other causes such as exposure to ultraviolet rays, severe eye injury, smoking, long-term use of steroid medications or various congenital diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure.

• There are many stages of cataracts. In the early stages, cataracts do not affect lens clarity much, if at all. During these stages, lenses still remain mostly clear, but patients may find themselves with increased nearsightedness and/or astigmatism, and may require glasses or contact lenses.

• Cataracts which result from the aging process of the eye are a normal phenomenon and affect everyone.

Technology for cataract surgery at TRSC

• The CENTURION® Vision System with ACTIVE SENTRY® Handpiece from Alcon Laboratories, USA is redefining phacoemulsification performance. Its innovative design and real-time surge reduction can help to offer a new baseline of safety, consistency and control to every cataract patient.

• Foldable IOLs from Alcon Laboratories, USA.

Cataract Surgery

• Cataract ablation using high-frequency ultrasound waves (Phacoemulsification)

• An artificial lens is inserted to replace the natural lens.

• After the surgery, the patient went home to rest. The doctor scheduled another check-up the next day.

Advantages of Cataract Surgery

• Treat cataract symptoms and improve your vision.

• Cataract surgery is a permanent treatment. The lens that the surgeon implants during cataract surgery is durable and will not need replacement under normal circumstances.

• Cataract surgery is a keyhole procedure and the main incision is about 3 mm. in length. Cataract surgery does not require sutures.

• Few side effects.

• Cataract surgery can be treated in conjunction with other laser vision correction procedures.

Limitations of Cataract Surgery

• Cataract surgery is performed one eye at a time. This approach allows the first eye to recover and your vision in that eye to stabilize before surgery is performed on the second eye.

The qualifications of a suitable candidate for cataract surgery at TRSC

• Age under 75 years old.

• Patients in good physical health.

• Patients whose cataracts are having a significant effect on his/her eyesight and quality of life.

• Patients who have a complete and detailed understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of cataract surgery and have realistic expectations of the outcome.

• Cataracts are a progressive disease. Your surgeon will determine whether you are a suitable candidate for cataract surgery or not.

TRSC offers cataract surgery using advanced technology like the CENTURION® Vision System for phacoemulsification. The procedure involves ultrasonic cataract removal and insertion of a durable IOL. It improves vision with minimal side effects. Suitable for patients under 75 with significant vision impairment.