12/04/2020 Phacoemulsification: A Modern Approach to Cataract Surgery What is Phacoemulsification? Phacoemulsification, or “phaco”, is a modern cataract removal procedure that helps restore clear vision. It uses ultrasound energy to break up and remove the clouded lens, which is then replaced with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL). This technique is widely used because…





