cataract problem: What is cataract operation for the aged people? What is done during that operation?

Question

What is the reliability for this operation and what about its long duration? Anybody knows,pls share with me

Answer 1

A cataract is when the lens of the eye becomes opaque, a not uncommon situation in older people. The surgery involves removing the lens, and it can be done on an outpatient basis these days. One eye is done at a time, and when the eye has healed, the patient wears corrective lenses. It is almost always very successful, and the procedure itself takes under an hour. I've assisted as scrub nurse at this simple operation - it's really quite commonplace and simple.

Answer 2

Hi,
Several different procedures have been developed to remove cataracts. Currently the preferred technique in most cases is phacoemulsification.
Phacoemulsification ("phaco") was developed in the search for a way to extract cataracts through a smaller incision. It has become the preferred technique for cataract extraction. An ultrasound or laser probe is used to break the lens apart without harming the capsule. These fragments are then aspirated out of the eye. A foldable intraocular lens (IOL) is then introduced through the 3mm incision. Once inside the eye, the lens unfolds to take position inside the capsule. No sutures are needed, as the incision is self-sealing.
Over 90% of people achieve a vision better than 20/30 after phaco.

Answer 3

Cataract operation is required to restore failing eyesight in the aged.It is a very simple procedure. These days several advanced procedures have become popular, like phaco, laser etc.

Answer 4

In old age, the lens through which you see becomes opaque. So yopu have a reduced vision. In this surgery, the opaque lens is removed and a new artificial lens is put in its place so you can see properly. the new lens put in is calculated so as to make most of your spectacle numbers go away. No stitches are needed, the procedure takes about 20- 25 minutes. It's perfectly safe, and the long term results are excellent.

Answer 5

Cataract these days can be removed by the simple method of laser therapy. The treatment can be done in one to four sittings of ten to fifteen minutes.

Answer 6

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002957.htm
This is a really good site that can explain everything. Good Luck.