Surgery
The human eye has similar functions to that of
a camera. Light passes through the lens of the
camera and is focused on the film. Your eye also
has a lens. The image forms on the retina, which
is in the back of the eye. The lens is a clear,
transparent structure through which light can
freely pass and focus on the retina.
What is a cataract?
A cataract is a clouding of this lens. As a cataract
develops, the clouded lens reduces the amount
of light that can enter your eye, resulting in
blurred and decreased vision.
Description of Cataract Surgery
After the eye is made numb and dilated, your
surgeon makes a small incision 
about
an eighth of an inch-wide into the side of the
cornea. Then, the thin capsule that surrounds
the cataractus lens is carefully opened.
Next the cataract is gently broken into small
pieces using sound waves. At the same time the
pieces of cataract are softly vacuumed from
the eye. The thin, capsular bag remains in place,
and serves as a bag to hold the intraocular
lens in place.
A soft foldable acrylic lens implant is inserted
through the initial incision and positioned
inside the bag. The incision seals itself without
the need of stitches. This type of self-sealing
incision is stronger than conventional incisions
that require stitches. The incision remains
tightly sealed by the natural outward pressure
within your eye and the smaller incision means
less surgical truma to the eye and a faster
and much more comfortable recuperation.
Ptosis Surgery
Ptosis is the medical term used for drooping
of the upper eyelid, a condition that may affect
one or both eyes. When the edge of the upper
eyelid sags, it may block the upper field of
your vision. Symptoms of ptosis include a decreased
ability to keep your eyes open, eye strain and
eyebrow fatigue, especially when reading. In
severe cases, it may be necessary to tilt your
head back or lift the eyelid with a finger in
order to see out from the drooping eyelid.
Entropion
Entropion is the medical term used to describe
a condition where the lower eyelid and eyelashes
turn or roll inward towards the eye. This causes
the eyelid and its lashes to constantly rub
against the cornea and conjunctiva. Entropion
is usually due to a relaxation of the tissue
of the eyelid as a result of aging. Entropion
can cause chronic irritation to the eyelid and
the eye. This can result in excessive tearing,
crusting of the eyelid and mucus discharge,
a feeling that something is in the eye, irritation
of the cornea, and impaired vision. Entropion,
if not repaired, could cause permanent damage
to the eye.
Ectropion
Ectropion is the medical term used to describe
an abnormal lower eyelid that turns
outward and no longer touches the eye. As a
result the conjunctiva may become red and exposed.
Ectropion is usually due to relaxation of tissues
of the eyelid as a result of
aging. Ectropion can cause chronic irritation
to the eyelid and the eye. This can result in
excessive tearing, crusting of the eyelid and
mucus discharge, infection, irritation of the
cornea, and impaired vision. If ectropion is
due to laxity of the eyelids supporting structures,
it is best treated surgically
