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Get to know Phacoemulsification, Cataract Surgery by Laser Surgery

JawaPos.com Cataracts are generally experienced by the elderly. But it can also be experienced by some people earlier.

This is a condition in which the lens of the eye becomes cloudy or opaque. One of the treatments to overcome this is surgery.

One of the eye cataract surgery techniques is laser surgery or known as phacoemulsification. Is the most effective treatment for cataracts.

“Generally, this procedure is short and there is minimal risk of complications. Even so, you may experience some side effects after undergoing cataract surgery,” said Siloam Hospitals Buton ophthalmologist, dr. Yosylina Pramudya Wardhani Sp.M., through the live Instagram application on a healthy talk education entitled Cataract Surgery with Laser, recently.

According to dr. Yosylina, phacoemulsification is eye cataract surgery through laser surgery technique which is done by taking the front of the eye lens without damaging the posterior capsule. This procedure is safe and painless.

After phacoemulsification, the doctor will place an artificial lens (IOL) so that the eye can see more clearly. According to him, cataracts attack the lens of the eye which can reduce vision function slowly without being accompanied by pain.

Editor : Estu Suryowati

Reporter: Marieska Harya Virdhani

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