Stitches

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Summary: the lens Sound vibrations from the probe break the cloudy lens into tiny pieces which are then suctioned out After the procedure stitches are not usually needed to close the incision Extracapsular Extraction Some eye doctors use extracapsular extraction to remove the cloudy lens This method requires a large incision so the entire lens can be removed at once Afterward

Image Dimensions: 292 x 210

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