What are the modern methods of cataract surgery?

 What are the modern methods of cataract surgery?

 

Modern cataract surgery methods have significantly advanced, making the procedures more precise, safer, and leading to faster recovery times for patients.

Here are the modern approaches to cataract surgery:

•Keyhole Procedures: Modern cataract surgeries are generally performed as keyhole procedures, which involve a small incision of less than 3 mm.

•Ultrasound Energy: After making the small incision, ultrasound energy is used to remove the cataracts.

•Femto Surgeries: These are advanced procedures described as blade-less and needle-less surgeries. In Femto surgeries, a laser breaks the cataract into small pieces.

•Phacoemulsification: Once the laser has broken the cataract into small pieces, these pieces are then easily removed by phacoemulsification.

•Advanced Intraocular Lenses (IOLs): A significant evolution has occurred in intraocular lenses.

◦Instead of the rigid IOLs used earlier, foldable IOLs are now utilized.

◦There are multiple varieties of foldable IOLs available, including monofocal, modified monofocal, extended depth of focus IOL, trifocal, and toric IOLs.

◦The specific type of IOL is chosen based on the patient's individual needs and is implanted after the cataract has been removed.

With these latest medical advances, surgical time has been reduced, and patients typically recover very fast, often able to resume their routine daily activities in just a day or two