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during the surgical maneuvers. The positioning of the artificial lens
might cause a foreign body sensation which might last for a few
weeks. Vision is usually restored within the first three days after the
operation.
How exactly is cataract
surgery performed?
Cataract
incisions are performed
with special blades.
Capsulorhexis
(circular opening
of the anterior capsule) with a
special needle.
Phaco – emulsification.
The
lens is chopped with the use of
ultrasound into small pieces, which
are aspirated by the machine.
Insertion of an intraocular lens
with a special instrument (injector).
The lens is folded and unfolds in
the bag.
Inspiration
and aspiration of the
final lens pieces until the bag is
totally empty.
Hydrodissection
- injecting
normal saline to detach the lens
from the bag.
