When the Crystalline lens inside the eye becomes cloudy, it is known as a cataract. The surgery is not performed by lasers but by a technique known as Phacoemulsification.
Phacoemulsification is suitable for cataract removal with infants as well as older adults.
The cataract is broken into a number of small fragments with ultrasonic waves. These pieces are then removed from the eye by aspiration. Since the natural lens of the eye has been removed, a new intraocular lens implant is placed into the lens capsule to take the place of the natural lens. Prior to cataract surgery, careful measurements of the eyeball s length and corneal curvature are made. These measurements allow an IOL to be chosen so that your refractive error following surgery is as small as possible.