During a Cataract Procedure?
A Modern Cataract Surgery Procedure Will Often Follow These Steps: a Small Incision Is Made Along the Side of the Cornea. a High-Frequency Ultrasound Device or...
- A small incision is made along the side of the cornea.
- A high-frequency ultrasound device or laser is used to carefully break up the cloudy lens into small fragments.
- The lens fragments are gently removed from the eye using suction.
What happens during a cataract surgery?
During cataract surgery, the clouded lens is removed, and a clear artificial lens is usually implanted. In some cases, however, a cataract may be removed without implanting an artificial lens. Surgical methods used to remove cataracts include: Using an ultrasound probe to break up the lens for removal.
What happens if you blink during cataract surgery?
The eye drops act as an anesthetic. As you blink, the drops spread over your eye, numbing the surface. This allows you to feel no pain or discomfort during the surgery. When the eye is completely numb, an instrument will be used to hold your eye open while the procedure is completed.
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