2. Indication for Surgery
1. Visual need
2. Complication
oPhacomorphic glaucoma
oPhacolytic glaucoma
oDislocation of cataract lens
3. Poor fundus examination or treatment
Reference :
4. Operation:
the only effective therapy
ICCE (intracapsular cataract extraction)
ECCE (extracapsular cataract extraction)
Phacoemulsification
Pars plana lensectomy
6. In extracapsular cataract extraction, an incision is made in the eye
just beneath the iris, or colored part (A). The diseased lens is pulled out (B).
A prosthetic intraocular lens is placed through the incision (D), and is
opened to replace the old lens (E). (Illustration by GGS Inc.)
ECCE:
Extracapsular cataract extraction
Contraindication: Inadequate zonular integrity
14. New Frontiers
Researchers are continuing
to explore new ways to
prevent and treat cataracts,
such as developing
medications that would
reduce or eliminate the need
for surgery
Until then, cataract surgery is
the method to restore vision