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Cataract Surgery Options｜National Taiwan University Hospital

Should I choose femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery? What are my surgical options? Cataract surgery primarily involves removing the cloudy, aged natural lens and replacing it with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL) to restore vision. The success rate is generally around 95%. We've outlined three cataract surgery methods below, categorized by insurance coverage and out-of-pocket expenses. Patients can discuss the most suitable option with their doctor. However, those with severe retinal diseases, glaucoma, or optic nerve damage require extra consideration. Watch the full video with Dr. Kuo: https://presurg.cc/zaLhgR Learn more about cataracts: [My Eyes Are Ripe: Cataracts, the Leading Cause of Vision Loss] https://presurg.cc/GaLhPC Subscribe to PresurgMedia: https://presurg.cc/Taxo2K Extracapsular Cataract Extraction (ECCE) Method: A surgical knife creates an incision to remove the entire lens. Incision Size: Approximately 10-12mm Features: ● Used in specific circumstances ● Large incision, longer recovery ● Significant postoperative astigmatism ● Potential complications Cost: Covered by insurance Phacoemulsification Method: A surgical knife creates an incision. Ultrasound waves break down the cataract, which is then suctioned out. Incision Size: Approximately 1-2mm Features: ● Most common surgery ● Small incision, shorter recovery ● Excessive ultrasound energy can potentially cause irreversible damage to intraocular tissues. Cost: Covered by insurance Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery (FLACS) Method: Laser scans and cuts the cornea, reducing ultrasound energy use by more than half. The cataract is then broken down and removed. Incision Size: Approximately 1-2mm Features: ● Computerized tomography (CT) guided precision ● Stable, centered lens placement ● Minimizes damage and shortens recovery time Cost: Out-of-pocket expense Surgical Risks and Complications: Many patients report developing dry eye after surgery, potentially due to chronic inflammation affecting tear production. A smaller percentage of patients experience blurred vision due to posterior capsule opacification (PCO), a clouding of the lens capsule behind the IOL. Both conditions are typically manageable with eye drops or laser treatment. However, about 50% of patients with pre-existing dry eye find their symptoms worsen after surgery, leading to increased dryness, foreign body sensation, light sensitivity, eye fatigue, and excessive tearing upon stimulation. This can sometimes cause corneal abrasions, affecting vision quality and requiring further medical attention. #Cataracts #CataractSurgeryMethods #DrKuoPoYi #Phacoemulsification #FemtosecondLaser #Capsulorhexis #TensionRing Explore More About Surgery: ⭐ PresurgMedia Website｜https://presurg.cc/UaLLoS ⭐ Line｜https://presurg.cc/PaLLgN ⭐ Facebook｜https://presurg.cc/BaLLPL ⭐ Instagram｜https://presurg.cc/YaLLPm *The above text is excerpted from the PresurgMedia website. *Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of all or part of this content is prohibited.