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Cataract surgery with
phacoemulsification is performed on an
outpatient basis under topical or regional
anesthesia. Paracaine eye drops are used to numb
the eye.No injection is given to numb the eye.
No patch is required after surgery. The patients
can see and move their eyes after surgery.
Topical anesthesia has innumerable advantages.
1.
There are no risks which are sometimes associated with
regional anesthesia.
2.
There is improved vision almost immediately after
surgery.
3.
This type of anaesthesia is most helpful to cataract
patients with sight in only one eye.
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A
small incision,
less than 3mm, incision is made. Special
microsurgical instruments are used to break up
and suck the lens fragments from the eye (phacoemulsification.
The back portion of the lens capsule is left in
place and polished for clarity.
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A small foldable
intraocular lens is inserted through the wound and
unfolded in place of the natural lens. The incision is
self-sealing so that no stitches are needed. The no
stitch incision is used because it can seal itself after
cataract surgery without stitches, which allows the eye
to heal more naturally and with greater symmetry.
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The
phacoemulsification technique is carried out as an
outpatient procedure in stress free environment.
The patients are informed about the
details of the procedure. This helps in making
the patient more comfortable. The patient is
encouraged to bring the friends & relatives so
that the apprehensions get allayed.
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The
surgical experience & the recovery becomes a
better experience. The attendants of the patients are
witness to the details of the procedure from the
viewers’ gallery. In addition, they have a similar view
of the eye as the surgeon has as they are able to watch
on the LCD monitor. The state-of-the-art surgical
methods allow people to return home shortly after the
procedure to continue with their regular routines.
The
total stay in the Institute is for 2-3 hours.
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