Cataract surgery is the most common application of lens removal surgery, and is usually associated with lens replacement. It … Meer weergeven

Two main classes of cataract surgical procedures are currently in common use throughout the world: phacoemulsification, and extracapsular cataract extraction. Intracapsular cataract extraction has been sup… Meer weergeven

An eye examination or pre-operative evaluation is done to confirm the presence of a cataract and to determine the patient's suitability for surgery:
• The degree of reduction of vision due larg… Meer weergeven

Preparation may begin three-to-seven days before surgery, with the pre-operative application of NSAIDs and antibiotic eyedrops. If the IOL is to be placed behind the iris, the pupil is dilated by using drops to hel… Meer weergeven

The use of an eye patch may be indicated, usually for some hours after surgery and for a few days while sleeping. A topical corticosteroid or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) is used to contr… Meer weergeven

Posterior capsular rupture, a tear in the posterior membrane of the natural lens capsule, is the most common complication during cataract surgery, with its rate ranging from 0.5% to 5.2%. In most cases the … Meer weergeven

Following cataract surgery, side-effects such as grittiness, watering, blurred vision, double vision, and a red or bloodshot eye may occur, although they usually clear after a few days. Full recovery from the operati… Meer weergeven