Not exact matches
A process of
phacoemulsification, in which an inserted probe ultrasonically fragments and removes the
cataract, is then performed.
If both eyes are affected,
cataracts are usually treated by removing the lenses, using surgery for an older dog with compact lenses, but a younger dog's soft lenses can be broken up by sound waves and sucked out — a process called
phacoemulsification.
Cataract surgery is performed using
phacoemulsification to break up the cloudy lens and aspirate it from the eye.
Long - term complications after
phacoemulsification for
cataract removal in dogs; 172 cases (1995 - 2002).
We visited the Ophthalmology center where is possible to diagnose and treat all of eye diseases in dogs and cats, such as Surgical treatment of
cataract by the method of
phacoemulsification and placement of artificial intraocular lenses, Filtration operations for treatment of glaucoma, vitreoretinal surgery and many others.
Depending on the specifics of your pet's
cataracts, age, and cause we perform either a small incision technique (
phacoemulsification) or a large incision method (extracapsular
cataract extraction).
Phacoemulsification is the same technique performed for human
cataract removal; the tiny probe breaks up the
cataract with ultrasonic vibration and draws out the
cataract particles.
Please feel free to call our animal eye clinic to discuss any questions you may have about
cataracts or the surgical procedure (
phacoemulsification) to remove
cataracts.
Our equipment also includes operating microscopes to allow intraoperative magnification,
phacoemulsification units for the removal of
cataracts and various cryosurgical units for the treatment of glaucoma, eyelid abnormalities, and tumors.
Animal Eye Doctors Location: Estero, FL Doctor: Christi Warren Services Provided: Slit lamp biomicroscopy, Indirect ophthalmoscopy, Tonometry / gonioscopy (glaucoma testing), Electroretinogram, Ocular ultrasound, Ophthalmic laser procedures,
Phacoemulsification (
cataract surgery) with lens implants, Eyelid surgery, Grafting techniques for corneal disease, Canine Eye Registry Foundation examinations Website: www.animaleyedoctors.com
Cataract surgery (
phacoemulsification) with replacement artificial intraocular lens (IOL) implantation
Dr. Crumley's special clinical interests include
cataract surgery (via
phacoemulsification), corneal disease, and glaucoma.
We employ advanced therapies including cryosurgery,
phacoemulsification (
cataract surgery), and microsurgery, and we work with you and your veterinarian to provide the best possible ophthalmic care for your pet.
Then, the surgeon uses a technique called
phacoemulsification, in which he uses a small ultrasonic handpiece that breaks up the
cataract and aspirates it out of the eye.
The facility includes 24 - hour hospitalization under the supervision of a veterinarian, eye ultrasound (10 mHz and 20 mHz), microsurgical equipment,
phacoemulsification machine for
cataract surgery, diode laser and cryosurgical ocular units, advanced anesthesia monitoring, electroretinogram, well - stocked pharmacy and in - hospital surgery suite.