Cataract Surgery
What types of conditions will benefit from cataract surgery ?
Cataract Surgery is a microsurgical procedure used to remove cataract from the eye.
Cataract Surgery is a microsurgical procedure used to remove cataract from the eye.
In some patients after cataract surgery, the lens capsule becomes cloudy. This causes the vision to become cloudy or hazy. In these instances YAG Laser Capsulotomy is recommended. A laser beam is used to create an opening in the cloudy capsule and this allows light to pass through easily.
CATARACT SURGERY Pros and Cons: A presentation on the the Pros and Cons of Phaco vs Femto and Monofocal vs Multifocal IOLs.
Presented by: Dr Richard Smith – Ophthalmic Surgeon – FOCUS Eye Centre
Presented at: “Ophthalmology Update” October CPD event – FOCUS Eye Centre
Sometimes, even though patients know they will have intravenous sedation, they still do not understand why fasting before cataract eye surgery is necessary. On occasion a patient arrives for cataract surgery having eaten breakfast and unfortunately in these cases surgery has to be postponed, which can be very inconvenient for patients and doctors alike.
Fasting before cataract eye surgery reduces the risk of stomach contents/acid going the wrong way down into your lungs while you are asleep. Stomach acid can cause lung damage.
Your regular medications may be taken at their usual time with a sip of water.
This is prepared by Anaesthetist
Dr Joanne Silverton
Email: see@focuseyecentre.com.au
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