Have you been diagnosed with cataracts, or know someone who has? If so, you may be learning about cataracts the causes, symptoms, and how a cataract is treated. While reading about the procedure you may have noticed lens replacements are frequent mentions. This is because cataract surgery is replacing your natural cloudy lens with a new lens . There are many different types of lenses; Throughout this article, I will explain what exactly the lenses are, and the different types.
Cataract Lens Implants
During surgery , a small incision in your eye is made to remove your natural cloudy lens and then replaced with an intraocular lens (IOLs). This lens is foldable and will be able to fit through the small incision made in your eye. The incision is self-healing and heals without stitches.
Cataract lens replacement remains the most frequently performed and safest surgery in the U.S. The FDA also requires a lens to last 100 years making cataract surgery a one time fix for your eyes. Also, once paired with the right lens you may eliminate or reduce your dependence on glasses.