What can you say about the operation called PHACO eye surgery that removes the cataracts?
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What is Phacoemulsification?\n\nPhacoemulsification(PHACO) has gained in popularity in recent years, and is now the preferred form of cataract removal. Although this procedure has been available to us for a long time, recent advances and refinements in machine and microsurgical instruments have made it safer and more effective than previously.\n\nThe technique of phacoemulsification utilizes a small incision. The tip of the instrument is introduced into the eye through this small incision. Localized high frequency waves are generated through this tip to break the cataract into very minute fragments and pieces, which are then sucked out through the same tip in a controlled manner. A thin 'capsule' or shell is left behind after cleaning up of the entire opaque cataract.\n\nThe incision size for phacoemulsification is approximately 3.0 millimeters in width. If a lens implant that can be folded is used following removal of the cataract, this incision may not have to be enlarged. If a lens is used which cannot be folded, the incision must be enlarged to 5.0 or 5.5 mm.\n\nAre the stitches required after Phacoemulsification?\n\nThe incision (wound) required for phacoemulsification is small (3 mm) and the wound construction is such that it is self-sealing. Therefore a surgery in which a foldable lens has been implanted through the small 3 mm wound, generally does not require any stitch, as it is watertight. The surgeries in which the wound has been enlarged (5 or 5.5 mm) to put a lens that can not be folded, is likely to require one stitch, because the wound is larger.\n\nIn addition, some surgeons simply prefer the safety of having the incision sutured, even if the incision is already watertight. The best procedure for a patient is usually the one with which his or her ophthalmologist feels the most comfortable, since these variations of cataract surgery are all quite effective.\n\nWhat are the advantages of Phacoemulsification over routine extracapsular surgery?\n\nIn a conventional surgery the incision required is larger (10-12 mm) and requires stitches for closing. This larger incision takes 6-8 weeks to heal. Moreover, the stitches can cause distortion of the normal curvature of the cornea (the clear part of eye) and thus lead to astigmatism and blurred vision because of this.\n\nEssentially all the advantages of phacoemulsification are because of small incision, which is self-sealing. The wound is more stable and the chances of wound complications are minimized. The patients can resume their normal activity faster as compared to conventional extracapsular surgery. The wound healing is faster and more predictable, and therefore glasses can be prescribed much earlier as compared to the conventional surgery. The patient requires less follow up visits for checkups. As the incision is small and in many cases stitches are not required, the cornea does not get distorted and therefore the chances of significant astigmatism is mi
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I have quite a few friends that have had the surgery.\nThe longest has been 10 years ago.  None of them have loss any vision since the surgery and they are all very pleased with the outcome.
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The treatment approach to keratoconus follows an orderly progression from glasses to contact lenses to corneal transplantation.   Glasses are an effective means of correction mild keratoconus.  As the cornea steepens and becomes more irregular, glasses are no longer capable of providing adequate visual improvement.  Corneal transplant surgery is indicated when a person cannot wear contact lenses for an acceptable period of time or when the vision, even with contacts, is unsatisfactory.  Over 90% of corneal transplants are successful with the majority of people obtaining vision of 20/40 or better afterwards with either glasses or contact lenses. A gas permeable contact lens is the most highly effective way to manage keratoconus and 90% of all cases can be managed this way indefinitely. If the cornea becomes too scarred or painful, a corneal transplant may be necessary.
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A cataract is a cloud over the lens of your eye, which is usually clear. The lens focuses light onto the retina. A cataract makes everything you look at seem cloudy. The list of treatments mentioned in various sources for Cataracts includes the following list. Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans. \nHigher-wattage lighting \nEyeglasses \nCataract surgery - there are different types of surgery: \nPhacoemulsification (phaco) \nExtracapsular surgery \nIntraocular lens (IOL) \nLaser eye surgery \nControl diabetic blood sugars
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go back and see the surgeon that done the eye operation
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Myopic astigmatism can be corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses or Refractive surgery.
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As far as Im aware, you can have the lense replace and all that cataracts is, is the hardening of the lense in the eye.\nHave you asked your doctor about this, surely he could give you peace of mind
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My father had lasik surgery on both of his eyes (Cleveland clinic) and since then he has had perfect vision, would i recommend it?  Due to the fact that it is no longer that new of a technique it isn't as expensive as it used to be when lasik first came out.  If you have the money...my advice is to go for it!  ...It does not ruin the kidneys...if you want some factual advice talk to your Doctor or look it up on the Internet.
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Hey lala the surgery is very expensive and there is 1 in a 1000 chances for working it outfor you....you will loose your vision permanently.....\n\nIm a Doc myself and would want to advice an excersice an excercise to you for your eyes....\nPlease close your eyes tightly and open.... do this 10-15 times for 1-2 mins Everyday 3 times in a day so that your eye muscles can relax....Also dip cotton in rose water and close your eyes and clean your with it....
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Wear glasses or have laser surgery.
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I'm waiting on surgery to have my left eye operated on. i don't know any procedures around that will fix a catarrh without surgery as you need to have your bad lens removed and a new one put there. I've had my right eye done and can see through it perfectly. i cant see a thing through my left eye. the longer you leave it the worse it get, believe me i know.
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Cataracts are an opacification of the lens inside the eye.  The only way to cure them is to have the lens removed and a new lens put in.  (The laser surgery corrects the front part of the eye - the cornea - and doesn't affect the lens.)
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Consider laser vision correction or contact lenses
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Get laser eye surgery so you don't have to wear glasses or contacts
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Well there is a surgery to remove floaters called a vitrectomy (this type surgery is also used for other eye conditions).  The problem with having a vitrectomy for the removal of floaters is for one, floaters are harmless and the risks of this type of surgery are pretty significant.  Also, you tend to still have floaters even after the surgery just from the surgery itself.  Our brains have a way of "ignoring" the floaters after awhile but that does not mean they go away and we tend to notice them more in bright lights and in a white room or looking at a white piece of paper.\n\nMaybe someday something better will come along but for now the options are not very appealing.
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LAsik Surgery is very cheap in India.There is one company that is very famous in India that arranges lasik surgery for foreigners in India.They are called the Forerunners Healthcare.I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories.I have also read that they arrange financing for american and canadian patients as lasik surgery is not covered by insurance.They also have photos pasted of their International patients.You can checkout their website.The cost savings are incredible.As a doctor i personally believe that your laser surgery can be easily handled in India as the quality of healthcare available here is simply best in the world.The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.
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Hi! \nThis type of  surgery is done using poke holes which are necessary for the doc to insert the tools like the scope into so he/she can see to do the operation. If the surgery becomes abit more complicated, or there is scar tissue from previous surgery, or just that she wants to take a bigger peek, zip!