the ‘normal’ eye
DESCRIPTION
The ‘Normal’ Eye. Iris. Retina. Cornea. Optic Nerve. Lens. Light is refracted (or bent) by the cornea and lens. Image focuses on the retina. A clear image is seen. SCATTERING OF LIGHT. Cataract causes Scattering of light. Mature Cataract no light enters the eye. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Lens
Cornea
Iris
OpticNerve
Retina
The ‘Normal’ EyeThe ‘Normal’ Eye
Light is refracted (or bent) by the cornea and lens Image focuses
on the retina
A clear image is seen
SCATTERING OF LIGHTSCATTERING OF LIGHT
Cataract causes Scattering of light
Mature Cataract no light enters the eye
Central Cataract no light enters the eye
INSCISIONINSCISION
2.8 mm OPENING
INSCISIONINSCISION
2.8 mm OPENING
CAPSULOREXHISISCAPSULOREXHISIS
PHACO PROBE INSERTEDPHACO PROBE INSERTED
LENS CUTLENS CUT
LENS CUTLENS CUT
LENS REMOVEDLENS REMOVED
LENS REMOVEDLENS REMOVED
LENS REMOVEDLENS REMOVED
LENS REMOVEDLENS REMOVED
LENS REMOVEDLENS REMOVED
INTRAOCULAR LENSINTRAOCULAR LENS
13 mm
6 mm
INTRAOCULAR LENSINTRAOCULAR LENS
2.8 mm OPENING
LENS FOLDEDLENS FOLDED
3 mm
FOLDED LENS UNFOLDSFOLDED LENS UNFOLDS
Extra Capsular Cataract ExtractionExtra Capsular Cataract Extraction
Old or Conventional Surgery
12 mm opening made in the eye
CAPSULOREXHISISCAPSULOREXHISIS
CAPSULOREXHISISCAPSULOREXHISIS
Manually lens removedManually lens removed
Rigid lens insertedRigid lens inserted
Sutures Placed Sutures Placed