Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery is the most frequently performed surgical procedure in the United States with more than 1.6 million procedures performed each year. Cataract surgery is a short procedure that usually takes less than 20 minutes. Typically, patients are in the surgery center for a total of 90 minutes from start to finish. It is performed with local anesthesia. An overwhelming number of people say they experienced no pain during surgery. A small number of patients experience soreness that can be treated with aspirin. Stronger pain medications are available as needed.
Removal of the cataract
During cataract surgery, an opening less than 1/8 inch is made in the cornea to allow the surgeon to break the lens into tiny fragments that can simply be aspirated. An artificial lens implant is folded into a small package and inserted into the eye through the tiny incision and allowed to unfold in the eye. The new lens is permanent, so there is rarely a reason to remove or exchange it. The lens implant is selected for nearsightedness or farsightedness. An advanced technology premium lens implant can correct both nearsightedness and farsightedness or astigmatism.
Post-cataract surgery
The first several hours after surgery, patients will need to wear an eye shield over the healing eye. They will be allowed to eat, watch TV, read, and walk short familiar distances. After removal of the shield, they will be asked to administer eye drops. The day after surgery most people are able to resume their normal daily activities including driving. Other restrictions which may apply will be discussed during the patient’s initial consultation.
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