Phacoemulsification cataract surgery stands at the forefront of modern ophthalmic interventions, offering a highly effective and minimally invasive approach to addressing cataracts. This advanced surgical technique utilizes ultrasonic energy to break down and emulsify the cloudy lens, allowing for its removal through a tiny incision, typically less than 3 millimeters in size.
The procedure begins with the creation of a small opening in the cornea, through which an ultrasonic probe is inserted to gently fragment the cataract into microscopic particles. These particles are then suctioned out, making way for the insertion of an intraocular lens (IOL), which restores clear vision.