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ECCE (Conventional method)

• Requires an incision of 10-12 mm.
• The surgeon removes the clouded lens in one piece.
• A hard rigid lens is implanted.
• Multiple stitches are required.
• Increased risk of post operative distorted vision and complications.

PHACO EMULSIFICATION

Today's cataract surgery is a marvel of medical technology. Often it is performed as an outpatient procedure.

• It is the latest and most sophisticated method of removing a cataract.
• In the surgical procedure. the clouded cataractous lens is extracted by fragmenting it into tiny pieces with ultrasound energy and aspirated out with a suction device.
• Cataract is removed through a small self sealing wound.
• There are no sutures applied on the eye.

WHY PHACO EMULSIFICATION?

Reasons to go for Phaco emulsification

• Stitch less.
• Blood less.
• Pain less.
• Shorter over all duration of surgery.
• More controlled surgery.
• Early rehabilitation.
• Less post operative discomfort.
• Less induced astigmatism.
• Minimum post operative restrictions.
• Perfect early restoration of vision.
• More satisfied patient and surgeon.

WHO ARE THE CANDIDATES FOR PHACO EMULSIFICATION

Phaco emulsification can be done in any situations except in some very advanced hard cataracts. Sooner the better . Consult your doctor if you are above 40 years and have the following symptoms

i) Blurring or dimness of vision for distance and near
ii) Sensitivity to light and glare.
iii) Feeling of "Film" over the eyes.
iv) Frequent changing of glasses.

FOLDABLE INTRAOCULAR LENS

Cataract extraction by phaco emulsification through a 2.8 mm incision and implanting a foldable intraocular lens is a definite technological advancement and a giant leap towards technological excellence.
The lens is injected into the eye through a small opening and it opens up within the eye like a flower.

ADVANTAGES

• Wound healing is very fast
• Wound stability is far better since the entire surgery in done through a very small keyhole opening.
• Induced astigmatism is minimal
• Decreases glare because of the superior surface quality of the lens.

FOLDABLE SILICONE INTRAOCULAR LENS

This is the commonly used, time tested foldable intra ocular lens. The lens is injected into the eye through a small opening and it opens up within the eye like a flower.

FOLDABLE HYDROPHOBIC ACRYLIC INTRA OCULAR LENS

It is a type of foldable Intra Ocular lens, which is considered to be one of the most biocompatible and causing the least incidence of the posterior capsular opacification of all the lenses available today.
It is the lens of choice in

a) Cataract patients with diabetic retinopathy changes
b) Complicated cataract
c) Pediatric cataract
d) Any complicated case of cataract

ASPHERIC MONOFOCALINTRAOCULAR LENS

Regular spherical intraocular lense has an inherent limitaion of refracting multiple focal points due to the change in curvature between the center and the edge of the lens. This affects the quality of vision to some extend. To eliminate this limitation and to enhance the quality of vision, you have an option of Aspheric Monofocal Intraocular lens. This lens corrects your cataract and at the same time give the advantage of best quality of vision eliminating spherical abberation. Subsequent to the implantation of this lens, patient enjoy the quality of vision of a person in his 20's and 30's.

TORIC INTRAOCULAR LENS

These lenses will take care of both spherical and cylindrical power following cataract surgery. It is a foldable type of lens and it improves the visual quality following cataract surgery.

MUlTIFOCALINTRAOCULAR LENS

It is a foldable intraocular lens that takes care of distance vision, intermediate vision and near vision. so that most often patient can perform all his activities without any external aid.

• It increases the depth of focus and enhances the quality of vision.
• Has all the advantages of Foldable intraocular lens.
• Is the first and only lens that can potentially restore a full range of vision for cataract patients.

Most cataract patients regain near normal vision through proper treatment. So it is upto you to

• Have your eyes examined regularly. Especially after the age of 40
• Recognize cataract symptoms.
• Seek prompt treatment.
• Consult your eye surgeon.

Only the eye surgeon can determine the type of lens best suited for the patient depending on the general health of the eye.


We also offer YAG Capsulotomy with the help of the latest VISUL as YAG Laser machine for the treatment of after cataract or posterior capsular opacification which is an outpatient procedure.

Facilities available at "THE EYE FOUNDATION" for diagnosis and treatment of cataract

  • Slit lamp biomicroscope, applanation tonometer, Indirect ophthalmoscopy for thorough pre operative examination.
  • Laboratory for routine pre operative blood, urine examination and ECG facility.
  • IOL master, Biograph, Immersion Scan for accurate lens power calculation.
  • I scan - for both ocular A-scan & B-scan.
  • Zeiss operating microscope for micro surgical procedures.
  • Phaco emulsification units from Soverien - AMO, Diplomax, Compact from AMO and Millineum - Bausch & Lomb, Infinity from Alcon, Signature system from AMO, Visalis from Zeiss.
  • Zeiss VAG laser for capsulotomy.

• More than 60,000 Phacoemulsification procedures have been so far performed at our centre upto December 2011.
• Our centre has achieved a landmark of 3000 Multifocal Implants.

(The highest number done by any institution in Asia Pacific Region).

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