[b][SYDNEY, 08/04/2016][/b] – The Australian Institute of Eye Surgery (AIES) provides patients with small incision cataract surgery to improve vision. It is a common and safe operation with a high success rate. Small incision cataract surgery is less invasive than other types of cataract surgery, and allows patients to recover more quickly.

[b]Cataract Removal[/b]

Small incision cataract removal is a commonly performed procedure. Patients are anaesthetised, and a small incision is made through the cornea of the eye. Once the cut is made, AIES says the surgeon passes an instrument through the opening to peel away the lens capsule.

After accessing the lens capsule, the team at AIES break up the cataract and siphon them out with a vacuum. An artificial lens is folded and inserted into the capsule, allowing a patient’s vision to return after it has healed.

As the name implies, the incision made during the procedure is quite small. The cut is just between one to 2.5 mm in length and does not require the use of sutures. This allows for faster recovery times for the patient.

[b]Lens Implant[/b]

AIES offers two new types of lens implants to remove a cataract. The first kind is the Multifocal Intraocular Lens Implant (IOL), while the second is a Toric IOL.

• Multifocal IOL – Allows patients with presbyopia to focus clearly on close objects. Presbyopia is a kind of longsightedness usually caused by aging. Multifocal IOLs give patients clear vision in both distance and near vision following their surgery.
• Toric IOL -- Toric IOLs minimise astigmatism. Since irregularly shaped corneas typically cause astigmatism, Toric IOLs offset the distortion to allow for clearer vision.

AIES offers small incision cataract surgery and ocular implants to all of their patients suffering from these symptoms.

[b]About the Australian Institute of Eye Surgery[/b]

The Australian Institute of Eye Surgery (AIES) is a laser eye surgery clinic based in North Sydney. Established in 1996, the clinic has full accreditation from the Australian Council of Health Care standards.

AIES’ cataract and implant surgeon, Dr Ronald Binetter, is one of the most experienced medical practitioners in this field. With over 10,000 cataract and implant procedures behind him, patients can expect the top possible outcome within predictable means.

The group has two operating theatres equipped with the latest in laser technology and vision correction treatments. They pride themselves in providing patients with excellent health care. Interested patients may visit the AIES website at http://www.aies.com.au.