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We perform a minimally invasive, no-stitch cataract surgery called phacoemulsification ("phaco") surgery. First, the eye is anesthetized. Then a tiny incision is made in the eye to make room for a small ultrasonic probe. This probe breaks up, or emulsifies the cloudy lens into tiny pieces and gently aspirates those pieces out of the eye.
After the cloudy lens has been removed, a new artificial lens is implanted in the eye. With the recent advance of foldable IOLs (intraocular lenses), artificial lenses can be implanted through the same small incision from the phaco procedure. Once moved in place inside the eye, the IOL unfolds to its proper shape.
We provide implant choices including the Crystalens® accommodating lens and the ReSTOR® lens.
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