Dr. Ankit Avasthi

Phacoemulsification is a surgery used to restore vision in people with cataract or clouding of the eye’s lens. This type of cataract surgery uses Ultrasonic Waves to break the lens into tiny pieces, which are then suctioned out of the eye with a vacuum. The procedure is completed by replacing the damaged lens with an artificial one. The advantages of Phacoemulsification over traditional cataract surgery are Invasiveness: A smaller incision is needed to suction out the Emulsified Lens Material, reducing not only the recovery time but the risk of complications. Speed: Phacoemulsification is far quicker to perform than ECCE and more or less the same as FLACS. Lens stability: The entire lens capsule is retained, ensuring a more stable foundation for the replacement lens. This doesn’t mean that Phacoemulsification is the one-size-fits-all solution. For some older adults, ECCE may be a reasonable option if the lens cannot be broken up by high-frequency sound waves or the lens was damaged through a traumatic injury. ECCE also tends to be less expensive.

Similarly, FLACs may be better suited to treat certain advanced or complicated cataracts as the procedure is generally more precise.