"No Stitch" or "sutureless"
cataract surgery, as it is sometimes
called is a method by which ophthalmic surgeons remove a cataract
(cloudy lens) and implant a new intraocular lens (IOL) through a
self-sealing 3 mm micro-incision.
How does "No Stitch" Micro-Incision Work?
The doctor creates a tiny tunnel
incision with a surgical
instrument. Through this incision is placed an ultrasound device
called a phacoemulsifier, which emulsifies the cataract (cloudy lens)
and vacuums it from the eye. A new lens (intraocular implant) is then inserted
through the same incision (no stitches necessary). The eye then seals itself
due to the way the incision was made. This type of surgery allows for immediate
ambulation and patients can resume their normal lifestyle usually within
24 hours.
What are the advantages of "No Stitch?"
- Faster recovery, which gives
you a quicker return to your normal
lifestyle.
- Shorter surgery time, which reduces the chance of complications.
- Better vision, more rapidly.
- Less surgically induced astigmatism, which means fewer
changes in your eyeglass prescription.
Am I a candidate?
"No Stitch" cataract
surgery is a highly successful procedure. Yet,
there are some instances when stitches are required. Your
preoperative testing, examination, and discussion provide the
doctor with needed information. However, it is not until during the
operation that the doctor decides what is best for you.
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