Currently, phaco emulsification is the most advanced method for the definitive treatment of cataracts. It consists of the use of ultrasound to dissolve and extract the damaged lens, to replace it with an artificial intraocular lens that performs the same function, which lasts a lifetime and does not lose transparency.

In two hours, the patient will have all the tests of laser phaco emulsifier troubleshooting, their personalized budget, and the appointment for the intervention.

How is cataract surgery performed?

Cataracts occur when the lens, the lens inside the eye, becomes totally or partially cloudy, causing, among other symptoms, a decrease in the patient's visual acuity. The main cause of the appearance of cataracts is the passage of time, although congenital cataracts also exist.

The only way to remove cataracts and restore vision is to remove the damaged lens and replace it with an intraocular lens (IOL) through a surgical technique known as phacoemulsification.

Cataract surgery is performed by following these steps:

• The area is numbed, usually with a topical medicine (local anesthetic drops).

• The surgeon makes a small corneal incision to access the lens through the anterior chamber of the eye (the space between the cornea and the iris).

• The cataract (opacified lens) is partitioned and aspirated through ultrasound using an instrument known as a laser phaco emulsifier.

• The folded intraocular lens is inserted. Thanks to the development of lenses that has occurred in recent years, these can be folded to be placed through a micro-incision, and then they can be extended and placed in place inside the eye.

• Normally, the incisions that are made heal without the need for sutures.

• Usually, one eye is operated on first and after a week, the other.

What types of lenses can be implanted?

Basically, the ophthalmologist can implant two types of lenses depending on the visual needs of the patient:

• Single vision lenses. With them, the patient can see from afar, if he does not have astigmatism, but not up close (read a book, look at the phone screen?).

• Multifocal lenses (bifocal or trifocal). They allow you to see at different distances (near, far and intermediate vision), usually without the need to use any type of optical correction (glasses or contact lenses).

Postoperative of cataract surgery

• The postoperative period after cataract surgery is usually simple and the patient can return to his routine within hours of the intervention.

• Despite the apparent simplicity of cataract surgery, the patient must follow the ophthalmologist's instructions that normally go through:

• The application of anti-inflammatory and antibiotic eye drops following the guideline recommended by the specialist. The use of artificial tears is also recommended.

• For phaco machine maintenance, you must avoid visual or physical overexertion in the surgery.

Advantages of phacoemulsification treatment

Cataract surgery by phacoemulsification has the following advantages for the patient who decides to undergo surgery at Clínica Baviera:

• No waiting lists.

• It is ambulatory. It does not require hospital admission.

• Topical anesthesia (with drops and without pricks).

• Quick procedure.

• It does not require stitches.

• Vision recovers in minutes.

• Immediate independence. The patient returns home on his own foot.

After cataract surgery, vision is completely normal and clear again. In the same intervention, any refractive problem of the patient can also be corrected, such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and eyestrain (presbyopia). You can see how important it is, so contact us for any medical equipment repair services CA.