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Regarding Cataract surgery
Hi, my grandmom has been diagnosed with cataract. What kind of surgery would be better? Manual or Phaco.
Please help me. Thank you in advance.
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Phaco is better. But depends upon the type of cataract.
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Is she having any systemic condition?
But still it depends on your financial conditions.
Results of both surgeries are same.
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Manual cataract surgery is not really recommended now except in very select cases. So if it's a normal age related cataract Phaco is obviously better.
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Visit an Ophthalmologist for a full evaluation and you can discuss the surgical and iol options available.
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Phacoemulsification is better. Please consult local ophthalmologist for further management
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Phaco will be good. Now a days,all most all surgeons,are doing phaco.pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Ravi Chandna
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Bhopal
It would be ideal for you to get an online consultation to address all your concerns.
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