Intraocular Lens Treatment

Extra capsular surgery - An incision is made a little longer on the side of the cornea to remove the hard core of the lens. The rest of the lens is then removed by suction. In most cataract surgeries, the crystalline sample is replaced by an intraocular lens (IOL). An implant is a clear, artificial lens and becomes a permanent part of your eye. With an IOL, your vision will improve because the light will be able to pass through the retina. People who may have problems during surgery or who have other eye diseases may not have an IOL. They can be given contact lens or glasses to provide powerful magnification instead.

Protect yourself against the sun - UV light can contribute to the development of cataracts. Whenever possible, wear sunglasses when you're outside.

Intracapsular surgery - a third type, rarely used in surgery, in which the surgeon removes the entire lens, including the capsule. Usually, the goal is replaced by an intraocular lens, which becomes a permanent part of the eye. If a condition or illness prevents the use of an intraocular lens, a soft contact lens may be prescribed instead. Cataracts usually develop in both eyes, but surgery should not be done on both eyes until the results of surgery of the eye first are known, so that the benefits and risks can be assessed. The indications for cataract surgery in the second eye are the same as the first eye.

cataract surgery - a lot of success in restoring vision. In fact, it is the operation most frequently performed in the United States, with more than 1.5 million cataract surgeries performed each year. There are two types of surgery that can be used to remove lenses that have an extracapsular cataract surgery The first consists of surgically removing the lens but leaving the back half of the capsule (the outer envelope of lens) whole. High frequency sound waves (phacoemulsification) may be used to soften the goal of helping to remove through a small second cut is Intracapsular surgery involves surgically removing the entire lens, including the capsule.

A cataract must be removed when vision loss interferes with your daily activities such as driving, reading or watching television. You and your eye care professional can make this decision together. Once you understand the benefits and risks of surgery, you can make an informed decision about whether cataract surgery is right for you. In most cases, delaying cataract surgery will not cause long term damage to the eye or make the operation more difficult. You do not rush into surgery.

Phacoemulsification - is the procedure most commonly used. A small incision is made on the side of the cornea and a tiny probe is inserted into the eye. This probe emits an ultrasound wave that softens and breaks down the cataract. The debris is then removed by suction.

Avoid ultraviolet radiation - The simplest and most effective way to protect against ultraviolet (UV) is to stay out of the sun. A hat and cover-up should be worn outside, particularly when the sun is most intense (10 am - 3 pm). A wide-brimmed hat can reduce eye exposure to UVB radiation, 30-50%. Because the sun is very reflective, sitting in the shade or under an umbrella by itself does not guarantee protection.

Clothing that blocks or screens the harmful rays of the sun (UVA and UVB), in association with large hats, sunglasses, sunscreen and all help prevent damage to eyes and skin. Each of these by itself, even the sunscreen, may not be sufficient to prevent sun damage.