Cataract
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Cataract surgery is one of the most effective and successful procedures. Under simple local anesthesia, the eye’s cloudy natural lens is removed and replaced with a new artificial lens. The removal process is performed using ultrasound and is known as phacoemulsification.
The procedure is performed using anesthetic eye drops and takes an average of 25 minutes.
• The patient undergoes blood tests and an electrocardiogram before the procedure.
• No stitches are required due to the small incision, so vision is good from the very first days.
• The patient returns home shortly after the procedure, with the operated eye open in most cases.
• Patients can resume their daily activities within the first few days.
The doctor then prescribes eye drops to be used over the following days. After the procedure, the patient may experience some discomfort; the eye may water as if there is a speck of dust in it, feel heavy, and be bothered by bright light.
Gradually, vision clears up and stabilizes over the following days.
PAVLOS GREVENIOTIS
Ophthalmic Surgeon
Driven by my passion for ophthalmology, my guiding principle is to prioritize diagnoses with honesty and trust, and through continuous training and staying up-to-date, to recommend all possible solutions tailored to each patient’s specific condition. I believe in direct and open communication between doctor and patient.
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