As in human medicine, removing a cataract from the eye of a cat or dog involves making a small incision in the eye. (cvm.ncsu.edu)
A small incision is made in the eye so that a special probe can emulsify and then remove the cataract, which also involves removing the eye lens. (vetinfo.com)
This technique has become the most common method of removing cataracts in dogs. (vin.com)