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Cataract extraction by phacoemulsification

Phacoemulsification is the technique to operate cataracts. This involves making a very small incision to remove the natural lens from the eye and replace it with a new lens. Generally, its recovery is usually very quick and effective, since it does not require stitches.
Discomfort:
Moderate
Follow-up:
Next day
Work incapacity:
3 days

PROCEDURE

  • Local anesthesia is applied.
  • The anterior capsule of the lens is opened and with the phacoemulsifying instrument, which is a small probe, fluid is poured into the eye while the lens is broken into small fragments.
  • Corneal cuts are made with the femtosecond laser.
  • The lens is replaced with an intraocular lens (IOL) to correct the patient's vision.

BENEFITS

Technology of great
precisionand with
little risk.

Prompt
recovery.

High effectiveness.

Does not require
hospitalization.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Driving:
1 day
Makeup:
8 days
Sea, Pool,
and Sauna:
8 days
Exercise:
1 day
Contact sports:
10 days
Use sunglasses:
8 days
Use drops recommended
by the specialist
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