Eye Surgery Without Sutures
Folks preparing for cataract surgery have a difficult time grasping the concept of sutureless surgery. Years ago a large crescent-shaped surgical incision along the edge of the cornea was used to deliver the mature lens in one piece (roughly the size of a M&M candy!) Afterwards this large incision required multiple sutures to preserve the integrity of the eye. The 'stitches' often irritated the eye and they had to be manually removed several weeks or months later. Sutures also imposed mechanical tension on the healing cornea and astigmatism (excess corneal curvature) was a familiar outcome.
Subsequently, innovative surgeons devised clever ways to debulk the lens while it was still inside the eye. Modern phacoemulsification techniques use ultrasonic energy and a little suction to totally remove the cloudy lens by means of a tiny clear corneal incision. The design of the surgeon's dovetail incision permitted the angled edges of the cornea to fit together perfectly to seal the eye without the need for sutures. At the end of the procedure the surgeon tests to make sure the self-sealing incision in intact and that no fluid is leaking from the eye.
Modern cataract surgery methods permit individuals to enjoy faster, safer, more comfortable healing. The incision heals and no visible scar develops.
If you are anticipating cataract surgery be sure to fully comply with the doctor's postoperative instructions, including eyedrop administration, in order that your suturelsss corneal incision heals without complications.
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Subsequently, innovative surgeons devised clever ways to debulk the lens while it was still inside the eye. Modern phacoemulsification techniques use ultrasonic energy and a little suction to totally remove the cloudy lens by means of a tiny clear corneal incision. The design of the surgeon's dovetail incision permitted the angled edges of the cornea to fit together perfectly to seal the eye without the need for sutures. At the end of the procedure the surgeon tests to make sure the self-sealing incision in intact and that no fluid is leaking from the eye.
Modern cataract surgery methods permit individuals to enjoy faster, safer, more comfortable healing. The incision heals and no visible scar develops.
If you are anticipating cataract surgery be sure to fully comply with the doctor's postoperative instructions, including eyedrop administration, in order that your suturelsss corneal incision heals without complications.
Related Topics: Cataracts and Your Eyes, Cholesterol Drugs May Avert Cataracts
Technorati Tags: sutureless surgery, cataracts
1 Comments:
Dear Doctors:
I am a 37 year old male. For 5 years I have been suffering from a feeling that only can be described as "out of it". I feel as if I am moving under water. Colors no longer look the same to me and I am consistently tired and sleep every hour that I am not at work.
I feel more normal when I take Ativan, which adds to the tiredness but slow the stress and frustration of not feeling myself. I have had sinus surgeries, allergy tests, and cat scans. Nothing shows up.
When I drink alcohol to excess (which happens rarely), the colors seems to be red rather than brick-color, and I don't feel as if I am walking around under water.
I don't find that to be an acceptable treatment. I was reading up on retinitis pigmentosa and Usher Syndrome, but still am at a loss.
Is there a type of specialist that you can suggest? Many thanks.
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