Cataract surgery is an outpatient procedure we perform at our Oakland and East Bay area offices in San Leandro and Concord. The procedure is performed under topical or local anesthesia and uses a technique called phacoemulsification. Phacoemulsification involves the use of a special probing device that is introduced into the eye through a 1/8 inch incision. The device emits localized high-frequency waves that break a cataract into tiny pieces. The fragmented cataract is then sucked from the eye using the same probe device.
Once the cataract has been removed, a lens implant (crystalens®, ReSTOR®, ReZoom™, or TECNIS®) will be put in its place. Dr. V. Nicholas Batra will determine the best lens implant to use based on your expectations, your lifestyle, and the unique nature of your case. Since cataract surgery and the lens implant surgery are both performed through such a small incision, the eyes will heal quite rapidly allowing you to return to normal activities in a relatively short amount of time.
To schedule a consultation for cataract surgery at our East Bay and Oakland area offices in Concord and San Leandro, contact Batra Vision Medical Group today.
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