Cataract eye surgery C016 / 3781
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Cataract eye surgery C016 / 3781
Cataract eye surgery. Surgeons carrying out an operation to remove a cataract from a patients eye. A cataract is an abnormal cloudy and opaque area that can form in the lens of an eye. The condition will lead to blindness unless it is treated. A cataract operation involves cutting the cornea (at the front of the eye), removing the cloudy lens, and replacing it with a plastic fixed-focus lens
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Media ID 9204147
© JIM VARNEY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
2012 Apparatus Assistant Cataract Clinic Device Doctor Eye Surgery Eyes Hospital Indian Instrument Machine Microscope Ocular Operating Operating Room Operating Theatre Ophthalmic Ophthalmological Ophthalmologist Ophthalmology Patient Replacing Surgeon Surgeons Surgery Surgical Treatment Women
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a crucial moment during a cataract eye surgery. Skilled surgeons are diligently performing an operation to remove a cataract from a patient's eye, preventing the progression of this condition that could lead to blindness if left untreated. The lens of the eye becomes abnormally cloudy and opaque, hindering vision clarity. The procedure involves delicate steps: cutting through the cornea at the front of the eye, removing the cloudy lens, and replacing it with a fixed-focus plastic lens. Every movement is precise and calculated as these dedicated medical professionals work together in an operating theatre. In this diverse team, we see doctors from different backgrounds coming together for one purpose – restoring sight and improving lives. A European doctor collaborates with an Indian female assistant while employing advanced instruments and devices essential for successful surgery. The intense concentration on their faces reflects their commitment to providing exceptional care to each patient they encounter. This image showcases not only medical expertise but also highlights the importance of collaboration in healthcare settings worldwide. Taken in 2012 by Jim Varney from Science Photo Library, this photograph encapsulates both scientific progress and human compassion within ophthalmology. It serves as a powerful reminder of how modern medicine can transform lives by combating visual impairments through intricate surgical procedures like cataract removals and lens replacements.
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