Hi All,
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Originally Posted by I.C.D
... Just one thing, I was warn not to have the cataracts removed my laser
Ian  |
The procedure involves two "manual" (with a specialised scalpel) incisions in the cornea through which the surgeon works. These incisions are about 1mm long.
After the front surface of the lens capsule is removed with a pair of very tiny, specialised forceps inserted through the incision, an instrument that is part vacuum cleaner and part infra-red laser is inserted through an incision. It takes about five minutes for this infra-red laser to emulsify the cataract & lens breaking it up into manageable chunks which are then sucked out with, in effect a vacuum cleaner.
After the cataract affected lens is completely removed, the replacement lens (folded up) is inserted via what amounts to a special disposable syringe. Once out of the syringe, it automatically unfolds into place. The surgeon then, if need be smoothes out any wrinkles and voila, it's over!
I know this well because the surgeon supplied me with a DVD video of the operations on my left eye. So I saw (post operatively) the whole thing on my T.V. I've watched it several times (it is only 11 minutes long) Very interesting indeed!
Best,
L.