How sound waves are used in cataract surgery

How sound waves are used in cataract surgery Cataract surgeon San Diego

Cataracts are extremely common, affecting half of all American adults by the age of 75. The only way to treat a cataract is through cataract surgery. More than 2 million such surgeries are performed each year.

Here in our office, Dr. Chen performs most cataract surgery procedures using an advanced technique called phacoemulsification (often referred to simply as “phaco”). This technique uses sound waves to make...Read More