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Please Explain In Detail Doctor Says All Cataract Surgeries Are Ultra Sound

Posted on 6 days ago

Question: I am 74 year old Male. I may need cataract surgery. My eye doctor says all cataract surgeries are ultra sound. Laser is used only if stigmatism needs to be corrected. Is this true. Please explain in detail.

Answered by Dr. Harshita (2 days later)

Brief Answer:
he is correct

Detailed Answer:
The laser surgery which is stichless is not laser but ultrasonic which is called phaco and its very very safe . You should go for it totally.Hope my answer helped you. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Harshita (9 days later)

Thank you for your response.
You said Ultrasonic. Is that same as ultrasound.
What extra is done if stigmatism has to be corrected.

Answered by Dr. Harshita (33 hours later)

Brief Answer:
For astigmatism you can go for toric lenses

Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for the follow up. You can go for toric lenses or else limbal relaxing incisions are also there . Discuss these two options with your doctor. Hope it helps .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj