Think how many blind children we would have if all it took was suntan lotion in the eye. I'm curious about cataract surgery. Recent advances in technology have made cataract surgery one of the most successful of all operations. Approximately 95 percent of all cataract surgeries result in improved vision. Today's surgical techniques make the procedure safe, fast and nearly painless.
Local anesthesia is used for the procedure.
The operation usually takes about an hour to perform. The lens is removed and an intraocular lens is implanted. This is an artificial plastic lens. It is nearly invisible and helps provide excellent vision after surgery. The incision is closed with fine sutures.