Traditional cataract surgery

Traditional cataract surgery is one of the most frequently performed surgeries and one of the most safe and effective, with predictable outcomes.

Our surgeons use state-of-the-art technology when performing cataract surgery. To begin, they’ll use a hand-held metal or diamond blade to create an incision in the area where the sclera (the white of the eye) meets the cornea (clear area on top of the eye). Once opened, the surgeon uses special instruments to break up and then gently remove the cataract, which is located right behind the pupil. Next an intraocular lens (IOL) is inserted and implanted, to replace the cloudy natural lens.

Cataract surgery never has to be repeated and the implants last forever. On rare occasions, implants can be exchanged for various reasons, but this is a very rare event.

CATALYS® Precision Laser System

Using the CATALYS Precision Laser System, your surgeon performs many of the steps of cataract surgery using a laser rather than using the traditional hand-held instruments. Cataract laser surgery provides a more comfortable, gentle, accurate, and highly customized treatment allowing little or no discomfort and a more rapid visual recovery.