During cataract surgery, a small ultrasonic probe is inserted into the eye through a 2-3 mm incision and breaks up the cloudy lens into tiny pieces. The pieces are gently aspirated out of the eye. After cleaning up the capsular support, the lens implant is inserted into the same location as the natural lens. With the recent advance of foldable IOLs, artificial lenses can be implanted through the same small incision. These IOLs are made of a flexible material, allowing them to be folded for implantation. Once inside the eye, the lens unfolds and returns to its original shape. The incision is self sealing, without stitches. To make your procedure as painless as possible, anesthesia is a combination numbing eyedrops along with IV sedation. Injections are rarely required.

Until recently, cataract patients had to choose between distance or near vision after surgery, relying on reading or distance glasses to see clearly at all ranges, especially those with astigmatism. Dr. Wong utilizes the latest advancements in cataract surgery lens implants, allowing the option of having both distance and near vision without depending on glasses. Astigmatism is also now correctable with new lens implants. These advanced lenses are described in greater detail below.