What is the latest technology for cataract surgery?

Femtosecond laser technology is most useful for patients receiving an advanced technology intraocular lens (toric, extra depth of focus, multifocal) and for patients with dense nuclear cataracts. The automatic, well-centered capsulotomy helps with precise lens centration, which can help with the refractive outcome.

How is your eye kept open 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.

Is cataract surgery a difficult surgery?

Cataract surgery is quick and painless. It’s an outpatient procedure, and you can expect to be in and out in under an hour. There’s no pain thanks to numbing eye drops you’ll receive before the procedure begins. Your surgeon will make an incision in your eye.

Can I sneeze after cataract surgery?

You will need to avoid straining your eyes after cataract surgery. Don’t bend over right after surgery, and try to avoid sneezing or vomiting. You also should avoid lifting anything heavy for the first few weeks.

Which country is best for cataract surgery?

The country with the highest rate of cataract operations was Portugal, with 14 operations per thousand inhabitants (based on 2015 data) followed by France and Austria, both with 13 operations per thousand inhabitants.

What is the best cataract surgery?

Phacoemulsification (a type of ultrasound) is the most common method used to remove the cataract. After the natural lens has been removed, it often is replaced by an artificial lens, called an intraocular lens (IOL). An IOL is a clear, plastic lens that requires no care and becomes a permanent part of your eye.

Can you watch TV after cataract surgery?

You can read or watch TV right away, but things may look blurry. Most people are able to return to work or their normal routine in 1 to 3 days. After your eye heals, you may still need to wear glasses, especially for reading.

Can you go in the sun after cataract surgery?

You should wear sunglasses outside, but it’s even more important after cataract surgery. Protect your eyes from UV damage and don’t go out unless you have a good pair of sunglasses on!

Is cataract surgery all cartoon animation?

The first half is all cartoon animation, and in the second half, I show an actual surgery using the same steps. Cataract surgery is the main operation of the ophthalmologist. There are MANY individual steps during this surgery, however, and this can be overwhelming at first.

How can I help you understand the technique of cataract surgery?

To help you understand the technique, I’ve created an animated step-by-step video of a cataract surgery from start to finish. The first half of the lecture involves a cartoon animation of a cataract surgery. The last half shows an actual live surgery.

What kind of anesthesia is used for cataract surgery?

Most of the anesthesia with modern cataract surgery is obtained with topical lidocaine drops (or jelly). However, the inside of the eye can be sensitive as well, particularly the iris muscle itself. Intracameral (in the eye) lidocaine is injected into the anterior chamber to anesthetize the iris and decrease pain during manipulation.