What Can I Expect During My Cataract Consult, Surgery, & Post-Operative Care? - Christine Bolton, OD

Описание: Dr. Christine Bolton of Eye Surgeons of Indiana, discusses what a patient can expect during cataract consultation, surgery, and post-operative care.

Cataract surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in the world today. Cataract surgery involves the removal of the cloudy crystalline lens from the eye. Surgery is considered when a cataract begins to cause symptoms that interfere with daily activities.

Eye Surgeons of Indiana specializes in modern cataract surgery. All of our surgeons use a no-shot, no-stitch, no-patch technique. A tiny, self-sealing incision is made in the cornea at the front of the eye. An advanced technique called phacoemulsification, which utilizes ultrasound technology, is used to remove the cataract. The natural lens shell, or capsule, is left behind. Finally, an artificial lens known as an intraocular lens implant (IOL) is placed in this capsule to restore focusing power within the eye. The entire procedure takes approximately 10-15 minutes.

Advanced surgical techniques used at Eye Surgeons of Indiana allow a fast, pain-free experience for most patients. An intravenous (IV) sedative is given for comfort throughout the procedure. In most cases, eye drops are the only form of anesthesia necessary. A board-certified anesthesiologist is present at every case. Most surgeries take only 10-15 minutes, although patients typically are at our ambulatory surgery center for approximately 2 hours the day of surgery.

A rapid recovery of vision is expected in most patients once our skilled cataract surgeons successfully perform the procedure. Driving is restricted until the first post-operative office visit is completed, which typically occurs the day after surgery. Strenuous activities are not recommended the day of the procedure. However, most regular daily activities, including reading, exercise, and work-related activities, are OK beginning the day after surgery. In most cases, prescription eye drops are used for about a month after surgery.

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