What is the most widely used surgical technique for cataracts?

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).

What do they use to hold your eye open for 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.

What are ophthalmic instruments?

Our ophthalmic instruments are designed to prevent and potential eye damage, disease or injuries. Ophthalmic instruments include: Forceps – Serrated and untoothed forceps for holding tissue, such as the iris, to restrict movement during ophthalmology.

What machine do ophthalmologists use?

Phoropter. A phoropter (or phoroptor) is an instrument used during an eye examination to measure refractive error and determine eyeglass prescriptions. Typically, the patient sits behind the phoropter and looks through it at an eye chart.

What is Iris retractor?

Description: The Iris Retractors are the optimal temporary implant for use with patients who have cataract, contracted pupils or Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome. The Flexible Iris Retractors, sometimes referred to as Iris Hooks can be used to dilate the pupil when pharmacological dilation does not work.

What instruments are used for cataract surgery?

Cataract Basic Instrument Set. German-made, American-made, and high-quality eye instruments for use in small incision cataract surgery. Adjustable lid speculum, suture forceps, tying forceps, utrata capsulorhexis forceps, scissors, needle holders, sinskey hooks, phaco choppers, blade handles, cannula, and micro instrument trays.

What equipment is used for cataract surgery?

There are a number of different surgical techniques used in cataract surgery: Phacoemulsification (phaco) is the most common technique used in developed countries. It involves the use of a machine with an ultrasonic handpiece equipped with a titanium or steel tip.

What is the recovery time after cataract removal?

Additional appointments will also be made for the following week, and the following month. Cataract surgery recovery time is considered to be approximately six weeks . However, most patients should find that any pain or discomfort will subside within a day or two of their surgery.

What is the procedure for cataract surgery?

Cataract surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that involves numbing the eyes with anesthesia and then making a tiny incision, into which an ultrasonic probe is inserted. The probe breaks up, or emulsifies, the cloudy lens into tiny pieces and then suctions them out of the eye.