When someone starts to develop cataracts, their eyesight is severely affected. At some point, they can even go blind. That’s why it’s important to have surgery to correct it. Here are a few things you can expect during a cataract surgery procedure.
The first thing that will happen is that the surgeon will make a small incision into your cornea. This is only millimeters deep. Your doctor can do this manually, or a laser will do the incision.
This can depend on the severity of the cataract. The clouded lens (the cataract) will then be cut into tiny pieces and siphoned out of the hole. Again, this can be done by the surgeon or by a laser, depending on your case. After the cataract is completely cleared out, a replacement lens will be inserted into your eye to replace the damaged one.
This is an important surgery that many people go through. Talk to your primary care physician or your optometrist for a reference. Make sure you have a list of questions to ask your doctor, especially if you’re nervous. The surgery and entire process will go well if you are more comfortable with your surgery.
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