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    Cataract Removal

    There are two known types of surgery regimen for cataract removal. These are the "phacoemulsification" surgery regimen (small incision) and the "extracapsular" surgery regimen (large incision). Phacoemulsification regimen is the the bulk common surgery regimen in cataract removal.
    In the phacoemulsification procedure, a minute incision (about 3 millimeters in size) is done on the cornea. The minute incision is slightly widened in order to insert an ultrasound probe. The ultrasound probe then softens and breaks the cataract without detrimental the capsule. The ultrasound probe vibrates at 50,000 cycles per second causing it to emit a sound at a very high frequency resulting the breaking of the cataract into very minute pieces. The debris is then suctioned out and a foldable artificial lens known as "intraocular lens" are then placed into the area where the natural lens was removed. The intraocular lens is then gently inserted into the circular hole that was made in the cornea. Once in place, the intraocular lens then unfolds on its own and takes the permanent where the natural lens once has been. No stitching and sewing is needed since the lens will remain in position. An eye drop solution of saline is then added to re-establish the intraocular pressure inside the eye.
    Another procedure for cataract elimination is the "extracapsular extraction" procedure. In this cataract removal regimen requires a large incision and the use of stitches. This procedure is used for individuals who have a very difficult cataract or has a frail corneal epithelial tissue. In this cataract elimination method, it involves the elimination of lens and its surrounding lens capsule together in on piece. Artificial lens or intraocular lens are the placed to the natural lens' place and the intraocular lens then becomes a permanent part of the eye. This cataract removal regimen has a high rate of dangers and complications due to the large incisions made and the amount of pressure that is used to place on the vitreous body. Cataract elimination operations are mostly performed with local anaesthetic.
    During the cataract elimination operation the patient is told to keep their eyes as still as possible. Patient won't have to worry about keeping their eyes open. A minute device is used to hold the eye lids open.
    Most individuals who undergo cataract elimination operation recover quickly. Sometimes the patient may experience little troubles or complications or sometime no problem at all. If the patient underwent the phacoemulsification procedure, the patient's recovery will be more quick and uncomplicated. Most of the time, the patient can go home instantly after the cataract elimination operation. Although the patient has to make certainly that somebody would take them home because driving after the cataract elimination surgery is not possible.

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