Cataract treatments

A cataract can or should be made ​​when it causes significant discomfort to the patient. This discomfort is evaluated by measuring the distance vision and close during the examination but not only. Other signs of cataracts should be systematically sought by questioning the patient. Another condition must be eliminated. Dialogue with the patient is essential to decide on a response. He estimates his discomfort in daily life according to the profile and activities of each.

After a preoperative assessment and review pre-operative intervention can take place, usually under local anesthesia (n'endort on the eye but combines a sedative) and outpatient (half day). Good information enables a patient's informed consent to the planned intervention.

The treatment of cataract phacoemulsification (they are ultra sounds) is now the gold standard in the world. It involves spraying the lens on the spot (in the eye) using an ultrasonic probe. The debris is removed as by suction.

Then a foldable implant (the transparent lens that replaces the cloudy lens), whose power was calculated before the operation is set up so that the patient can see clearly.

This technique allows to use very small incisions between 1.8 and 3 mm, facilitating a rapid return of the patient to normal life.

The combination of these modern techniques of small incision surgery and anesthesia allows a rapid return of the patient to normal life in the safest conditions.