Lens replacement is performed to correct a cataract, which is a change in the transparency of the eye’s natural lens.
At Memorial Hospital, lens replacement is carried out using modern technologies, such as:
phacoemulsification is a method, in which the lens is destroyed by ultrasound and removed through a micro-incision;
laser femtosecond cataract surgery is a method, in which all stages of the operation are performed using a laser.
After the lens is removed, an artificial intraocular lens is implanted into the eye, which replaces the function of the natural lens.
The incision in the cornea is usually made in such a way that it does not require sutures to close the wound at the end of the operation. This promotes faster healing and reduces the risk of complications.
Lens replacement at Sisli Memorial Hospital is performed under local anesthesia and lasts about 15-20 minutes. Recovery after lens replacement can take from several days to several weeks, depending on the individual patient and possible complications.