Treatment consists of surgical removal of the cataract (opaque natural lens in eye) and replacing it with an intraocular implant (lens)
- 1. Peribulbar injection
- 2. Subtenons injection
- 3. Topical with anaesthetic drops and/or jelly
The main advantage of topical anaesthesia is reduced hospital stay. There is no added advantage in terms of visual outcome. Topical anaesthesia requires careful patient selection and counselling by the surgeon.