What is Phaco Technique?
Currently the best accepted technique to remove cataract the world over is through Phaco-emulsification. A small 3 mm incision is placed in the eye and a hollow Phaco needle is introduced through the opening. On giving energy through the tip of the Phaco needle, the cataract lens gets dissolved and sucked out through this needle. An artificial lens called a foldable Intra-Ocular lens is now injected through this small opening. Once inside the eye, it opens up and serves to replace the original lens. Since the eye opening is very small and designed in a special manner, it seals and no sutures are required. Hence this procedure is also popularly known as stitchless cataract surgery.
