How is Ultrasound technology used to treat Cataracts?
Ultrasound technology (phacoemulsification or “phaco”) is often used to remove a cataract. With “phaco”, a probe is inserted through a small 1/8″ opening (instead of a relatively wide incision) created with a specific self sealing technique. The new technique places the incision into the cornea (clear part of the eye that covers the iris or colored portion of the eye) just next to the sclera (white part of the eye).
