What is the most common type of cataract surgery?

The most common type of cataract surgery is phacoemulsification, also known as ultrasonic cataract surgery. It involves the use of ultrasound waves to break the cataract into small pieces, which are then removed through a small incision in the cornea. It is the most widely performed cataract surgery worldwide due to its safety, precision, and effectiveness. Other cataract surgery techniques include extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) and intracapsular cataract extraction (ICCE), but these are less common nowadays.