Cataract surgery contents
- Cataract surgery contents
| We mainly provide Phacoemulsification. This measure preserves capsular bag and removes only the contents of the crystalline lens.  We do this surgery only at Shinjuku Higashiguchi Eye Clinic, but the surgeon examines also at this clinc and you can consult him about cataract. |
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An anesthetic eye-drop will be used to keep you from feeling pain.
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The doctor will make a 2-3mm long incision in the sclerocornea or cornea.
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Then make a circular cut in the anterior lens capsule.
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Ultrasound probe will be used to break up the lens into tiny pieces, and the pieces will be suctioned out.
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An artificial lens will be implanted.
■Types of intraocular lenses(1)Monofocal lens / Astigmatism correction lens (Insurance coverage)
(2)Multifocal lens
After the surgery, your eyes will loose the ability to focus by itself. You will need a glasses for short distance if you choose an intraocular lens with long distance, or glasses for long distance if you choose the lens with short distance.
Multifocal lens do not always make your vision as clear as you were young, so there is a possibility that you need a glassses. Discuss with the doctor to determine what's best for you.
