How Cataract Surgery Is Done (Cataract Surgery Animation)

Date: 2025-07-04 16:28:00

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Cataract surgery is one of the most common and successful eye procedures in the world. In this video, Dr. Allen explains how surgeons remove the cloudy natural lens using ultrasound or laser, then replace it with a clear intraocular lens (IOL). This new lens not only helps you see more clearly, but can often reduce your need for glasses too!

This video details how a surgeon performs a modern cataract surgery, a common procedure to address vision impairment. Using step-by-step animations, the video shows the process of lens replacement and explains how an intraocular lens or iol implantation helps improve eyesight. Learn about cataract surgery options in this video.

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