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Irondequoit Office
Eye Surgery |
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Cataract Surgery
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| In cataract surgery, the cloudy lens is removed from the eye and replaced with a clear artificial lens called an IOL. |
During cataract surgery, a small ultrasonic probe is inserted into the eye that breaks up, or emulsifies, the cloudy lens into tiny pieces and gently sucks, or aspirates, those pieces out of the eye. Phaco surgery requires a small incision of only 2.8 mm or less. A combination of local anesthesia and IV sedation is used to make the procedure painless.
With the recent advance of foldable IOLs, artificial lenses can be implanted through the same small incision that is created in the phaco procedure. These IOLs are made of a flexible material, allowing them to be folded for implantation. Once inside the eye, the lens unfolds and returns to its original shape.
Go to National Eye Institute to Learn more about Cataract
http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/cataract/cataract_facts.asp
Our surgical coordinators are always happy to answer any questions you may have. |
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Marilu Martinez 585.328.0153 Ext. 31 |
Janette Button 585.328.0153 Ext. 17 |
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