Phacoemulsification, commonly known as Phaco, is the gold standard for modern cataract removal. Unlike older cataract surgeries that required large cuts, stitches, and weeks of painful recovery, phacoemulsification uses state-of-the-art ultrasound technology to dissolve the cataract through a microscopic opening.
During the procedure, Dr. Idariya makes a tiny, self-sealing incision (approximately 2.2mm to 2.8mm) at the edge of the cornea. An ultrasonic handpiece—vibrating at high frequencies—is inserted into the eye. These sound waves gently break the cloudy lens into microscopic fragments, which are simultaneously aspirated (suctioned out) by the probe. Once the capsule is empty, a flexible, foldable Intraocular Lens (IOL) is injected, unfolding inside the capsule.
Local numbing eye drops are used. No painful needles around the eye.
Micro-incision is self-sealing. No stitches to remove later.
No uncomfortable eye patches. Clear shields are worn briefly.
Simple, light protective glasses replace heavy post-op frames.
The phaco handpiece probe oscillates at ultrasonic speeds, generating local kinetic energy that emulsifies (dissolves) the cloudy lens material.
By gently fragmenting the cataract, Dr. Idariya can aspirate the tiny particles through a microscopic watertight port. This prevents corneal trauma and maintains stable chamber pressure throughout the surgical steps.
The eye is dilated and numbed using topical drops. No block injections are needed, keeping the patient comfortable and awake.
A self-sealing incision (approx. 2.2mm) is created. This micro-opening is watertight and closes on its own under natural eye pressure.
The ultrasonic probe fragments the hard, cloudy lens matter and suctions it out, leaving the natural clear capsule membrane intact.
A foldable lens is injected through the same micro-incision, unfolding inside the lens capsule. Vision recovery begins immediately.
Because intraocular surgeries involve opening the eye, there is a risk of post-surgical infection if sterility is compromised. To prevent this, Jyoti Eye Hospital maintains high standards of infection control inside our surgical rooms.
All surgical instruments undergo rigorous pressure sterilization in steam-vacuum autoclaves, validated with chemical indicators. We use single-use disposable items (needles, blades, tubing, drapes) to ensure patient safety.
Schedule your stitchless phaco cataract evaluation with Dr. M.M. Idariya.
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