Cataract Surgery in 2026: Phaco, FLACS & Choosing the Right Lens
Bladeless, stitch-free, and done in under 20 minutes — here's how modern cataract surgery has transformed.
Dr. Meera Sundaram
Consultant Ophthalmologist
If reading the newspaper has become harder or headlights look hazy at night, cataracts may be the cause.
Today's options
- Phacoemulsification: ultrasound breaks the cataract; the most widely used technique
- FLACS: a femtosecond laser does the precise cuts — fully bladeless
- ECCE: reserved for very advanced cases
Choosing your lens (IOL)
Monofocal, multifocal, toric, EDOF — the choice depends on lifestyle, occupation and existing prescription. A good ophthalmologist will walk you through trade-offs honestly.
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