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	with implantation of an intraocular lens (IOL) is the state-of-the-art technology for cataract removal. A small incision is made at the periphery of the cornea and the anterior membrane of the lens is first removed. The cataractous lens is then removed by fragmentation with ultrasonic energy followed by aspiration of the fragmented lens material. Comparing to other cataract surgery such as ECCE that requires a large incision between 10 to 12 mm, phacoemulsification can be done through a much smaller incision that is between 1 to 3 mm. *Ultrasound A-scan will be taken before cataract surgery to calculate the prescription of the intraocular lens (IOL) appropriate for your visual needs.

"Phacoemulsification" Cataract Surgery

The surgery is performed under an operating microscope and the cloudy cataractous lens removed from the eye using ultrasonic energy with a suitable intraocular lens (IOL) implanted.
The surgery is usually performed under topical anaesthesia with eye drops and eye gel and you will not feel any pain. Some patients who cannot lie down steadily or children may need general anaesthesia.
Most patients are suitable for implantation of an intraocular lens (IOL). The ophthalmologist will decide during surgery if the patient is suitable for implantation in order to reduce the chance of other complications.
Phacoemulsification can be done through a very small incision and no stitching is needed. Comparing to other cataract surgery, phacoemulsification is safer and the complication rate is lower.