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Cataract Extraction

Cataract extraction is the surgical removal of the eye's natural crystalline lens once it has become opacified by cataract, typically followed by implantation of an intraocular lens to restore refractive power and clear vision. Modern technique centers on small-incision phacoemulsification, in which ultrasonic energ…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 9 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 68× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2470-0436

Overview

Cataract extraction is the surgical removal of the eye's natural crystalline lens once it has become opacified by cataract, typically followed by implantation of an intraocular lens to restore refractive power and clear vision. Modern technique centers on small-incision phacoemulsification, in which ultrasonic energy fragments and aspirates the lens through a capsulorhexis while preserving the posterior capsule to support the implant. Femtosecond laser-assisted approaches have been introduced to automate steps such as the corneal incision, capsulotomy, and lens fragmentation, and their relative value continues to be evaluated. Surgical planning addresses the incision architecture and its effect on corneal astigmatism, including the use of steep-axis and corneal versus scleral incisions to limit induced astigmatism, and the management of inadequate capsular support through alternative intraocular lens designs. The procedure also intersects with broader concerns of intraocular pressure changes during surgery, postoperative inflammation, and rarer complications affecting the macula. Outcomes depend on accurate biometry, lens power selection, and control of perioperative inflammation. As one of the most frequently performed ophthalmic operations, cataract extraction restores visual function and quality of life across diverse populations, and its refinement remains a central theme in clinical and surgical ophthalmology research.

Research published in this journal

9 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

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The 9 articles above have been cited 68 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Nov 2026.

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Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Journal of Ophthalmic Science (ISSN 2470-0436).

Journal editorial board
Ali Riza Cenk Celebi · TURKEY Argyrios Tzamalis · GREECE Brian M. DeBroff · United States

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