Enucleation

Enucleation is a surgical procedure that removes the eyeball and its contents from the orbit. This can be done to treat various diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, retinal detachment, tumors and others.

The enucleation procedure can be performed either on an outpatient basis or in a hospital setting. Depending on the severity of the disease and the patient's condition, the operation can last from several minutes to several hours.

After enucleation, the eyeball is removed from the orbit and a prosthesis is installed in its place. The prosthesis can be made from various materials, such as silicone or metal. It must match the shape and size of the patient's orbit to ensure normal functioning of the eye.

Enucleation is performed under general anesthesia, which ensures complete relaxation and absence of pain for the patient. After the operation, the patient remains in the hospital for several days to monitor his condition and undergo additional procedures.

However, although enucleation is an effective treatment for many eye diseases, it has its drawbacks. One of the main disadvantages is that after the procedure the patient is unable to maintain vision. Complications such as infection, bleeding, and scarring of the skin around the eye may also occur after enucleation. Therefore, before carrying out this operation, it is necessary to carefully evaluate all possible risks and benefits.

Enupleization or enucleization is a procedure to remove the eye due to various diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma, retinal detachment or trauma. This is a very serious surgical procedure that requires a lot of time and experience on the part of the ophthalmologist.