Small Incision Cataract Surgery

Why Small Incision Cataract Surgery is Required?

Each eye has a lens- a convex window made of clear protein and water that is fixed behind the pupil. The lens concentrates light onto the retina, which sends it to your cerebrum through the optic nerve. As you age, the proteins start becoming opaque, and parts of your lenses begin to turn hard. This condition is known as cataract. It can influence your vision. If not treated, then it will lead to the vision- loss.

Small incision cataract surgery is used to reestablish vision in patients whose vision has turned out to be shady from cataract. In the primary phases of a cataract, individuals may see just a small dark patch as it influences just a little piece of the lens. A lens is a part of the eye that focuses light on the retina. As the cataract develops, it blocks light and vision becomes cloudier. As vision worsens, the specialist suggests cataract surgery, typically small incision cataract surgery, to reestablish clear vision. With advancements in cataract medical procedure, for example, the intraocular lens (IOL) patients can once in a while encounter dramatic vision improvement.

Who Qualifies for the Surgery?

On the off chance that you suspect a cataract in either eye, it is suggested that you see an ophthalmologist. This specialist has expertise in eye-related issues, infections and diseases. It's best to get the cataract treated before it starts influencing your everyday life. The specialist can do the medical procedure at a healing facility or an outpatient center.

How is the Procedure Performed?

The specialist makes an incision in the natural "sac" or "pack" that holds the lens, called the lens case. The focal point is isolated from the lens case using a balanced salt solution.

Once the case is open and the lens can move uninhibitedly inside the case, a unique ultrasound device is utilised to break the lens into little pieces and drain it out of the eye.

Preceding the development of phacoemulsification, the lens used to be removed as one single piece through a huge incision (8-12 millimetres). That medical procedure involved more risk and had an altogether longer recuperation time.

After the lens is removed, the viscous material is infused into the lens case to hold it open and prepare for the new artificial lens. The folded artificial lens is inserted into the "sac" or case, where it is then permitted to unfurl.

The viscous material that stabilised the shape of the eye amid medical procedure is removed. The two incisions typically self-seal and don't require stitches.

Post-Surgery Precautions and Prognosis

• Usually, the patient is asked to refrain from driving.
• Limit activities such as bending and lifting.
• Avoid rubbing or pressing your eye.
• Do not bend to pick up anything on the floor. It may put pressure on your eye.
• Refrain from lifting heavy objects or any other household stuff.
• The patient can walk and do light household chores. Too much activity should be avoided.
• Use dark-shaded sunglasses if you want to go out in the sun.
• You will be prescribed medications to prevent infection and keep the eye pressure under control. Your eye will completely heal within eight weeks.

Post-Surgery Precautions and Prognosis of Small Incision Cataract Surgery

• Usually, the patient is asked to refrain from driving.
• Limit activities such as bending and lifting.
• Avoid rubbing or pressing your eye.
• Do not bend to pick up anything on the floor. It may put pressure on your eye.
• Refrain from lifting heavy objects or any other household stuff.
• The patient can walk and do light household chores. Too much activity should be avoided.
• Use dark-shaded sunglasses if you want to go out in the sun.
• You will be prescribed medications to prevent infection and keep the eye pressure under control. Your eye will completely heal within eight weeks.