This instrument requires tremendous surgical skill and therefore is not used by all eye surgeons. In most phacoemulsification instances, the incision is so small that it seals itself, and no stitches are necessary. Several measurements help determine the exact dimensions of the eye and the appropriate power of the replacement lens. An IOL is made of a safe, non-toxic synthetic material which is compatible with eye tissue and will not deteriorate over time. IOLs are implanted inside the eye during surgery in the same location as the natural lens, and therefore do not require removal, cleaning, or insertion.
Most intraocular lenses last a lifetime.
Cataract removal and intraocular lens implantation is one of the safest surgeries done on the human body. Complications rarely occur, but possible complications will be discussed before surgery. While it's a relatively complex surgery for the surgery team, it's an easy, painless surgery for the patient, lasting no more than 15 minutes. Usually, a patient may continue to perform light household duties almost immediately after surgery. Do be careful to avoid hitting the eye.