Cataract Removal

Surgery

Cataract removal is performed by making a small incision at the edge of the outer lining of the eye. A special microscope is used.

The lens can be removed in several ways:

• surgical tools
• a "cold" surgical instrument
• an instrument and machine that uses "sound waves" to break up the lens and then remove it 
• a laser tool and machine

Also, an artificial lens may be placed inside the eye to correct vision without glasses or contact lenses. The incision is closed with fine stitches.