Lens Cornea Iris Optic Nerve Retina The ‘Normal’ Eye
Light is refracted (or bent) by the cornea and lens Image focuses on the retina A clear image is seen
SCATTERING OF LIGHT Cataract causes Scattering of light
Mature Cataract no light enters the eye
Central Cataract no light enters the eye
INSCISION 2.8 mm OPENING
INSCISION
CAPSULOREXHISIS
PHACO PROBE INSERTED
LENS CUT
LENS REMOVED
INTRAOCULAR LENS
13 mm 6 mm INTRAOCULAR LENS
2.8 mm OPENING
LENS FOLDED 3 mm
FOLDED LENS UNFOLDS
Extra Capsular Cataract Extraction Old or Conventional Surgery
12 mm opening made in the eye
CAPSULOREXHISIS
CAPSULOREXHISIS
Manually lens removed
Rigid lens inserted
Sutures Placed