Evolution of Cataract Surgery: From Intracapsular to Phacoemulsification | Dr Mahipal S. Sachdev Cataract surgery has come a long way—from ancient methods to today’s advanced technology. Prof. (Dr.) Mahipal S. Sachdev, Chairman & Medical Director of Centre for Sight, explains how cataract removal techniques evolved over the years. From intracapsular cataract extraction with large incisions and no sutures, where patients had to lie still for weeks, to the ground breaking phacoemulsification techn