Cataract surgery

Description cataract

Cataract surgery is a procedure to remove a cataract – clouding of the eye lens.

When performing cataract surgery?

The lens of the eye is responsible for focusing images on the back of the eye. It, usually, perpetuity transparent. Cataract lens begins to thicken over time. This could gradually lead to loss of vision.

Cataract surgery is performed, When a cataract is causing problems with vision. The operation improves vision.

Possible complications of cataract

Complications are rare, but no procedure does not guarantee the absence of risk. Before, how to perform cataract surgery, you need to know about possible complications, which may include:

• Inflammation;
• Infection;
• Damage to the eye;
• Reduction of;
• Increased intraocular pressure;
• The omission of the century;
• The need for additional surgery.

Some factors, that may increase the risk of complications include:

• Obesity;
• Smoking;
• Diabetes;
• Poor overall health;
• Blood clotting;
• Infection;
• Eye injury in the past.

How is cataract?

Preparation for the procedure

Your doctor may do the following:

• Conduct a complete eye examination;
• A scanning – test using sound waves or a laser to determine the parameters of the lens to replace the;
• Assign eye-drops before surgery.

Anesthesia

It will use local anesthesia. Field operations will anesthetize.

Description of the procedure

There are two main types of cataract removal.

Phacoemulsification technique

Most cataract removal operations are performed using the technique.

The ultrasonic sensor breaks clouded lens into tiny fragments. In the eye of a tiny incision will be made, through which the extracted fragments of the lens. Then, the place of the affected lens implant will be inserted. Stitching the incision is usually not carried out. The patient may notice improved vision soon after surgery.

Extracapsular cataract extraction technique

In the eye incision, through which the cataract is removed. Then, through the same incision will be inserted into an implant lens, to replace the affected. Because the incision will be larger, the need stitches. When using this technique, the recovery will take more time.

After, as the procedure is completed, on the eye may be bandaged.

How long will the removal of a cataract?

The operation takes less than 1 o'clock.

Will it hurt?

Most patients reported a lack of any significant pain during the procedure. You may feel some pressure or tension.

Care of the patient after surgery

Care in a hospital

• Patients underwent eye examination;
• Includes eye drops.

Home Care

Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions, which may include:

• You should avoid strenuous exercise, until it is approved by your doctor;
• After surgery on the eye bandage is. Remove it can be directed by a physician;
• We need to ask your doctor about, when you can wash your face and take a shower or bath;
• They can be treated with antibiotics and anti-inflammatory eye drops, to use for several weeks after surgery. Store and they must be used in accordance with the doctor's recommendations;
• It is impossible to drive or operate machinery, while resolving doctor;
• Taking painkillers is necessary in accordance with the doctor's recommendations;
• The doctor may ask the night to wear a bandage;
• On the street you need to wear sunglasses with UV protection.

Soon after the operation began to improve vision, Although at first sight may be worse, than before surgery. Each eye heals differently, because each lens has its own characteristics.

Contact your doctor after cataract removal

After discharge from the hospital need to see a doctor, If the following symptoms:

• Signs of infection, including fever and chills;
• Changes in vision;
• Redness, edema, increased pain, bleeding or discharge from the affected eye;
• Visual disturbances, such as double vision, Flash Light, no part of the field of view, ocular pressure.