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Most surgeons at top centers like San Raffaele perform over 300 annual procedures. Look for surgeons with European Diploma in Ophthalmology (EDO) credentials and membership in the Italian Society of Eye Surgery (SIC).</p> <ul> <li><strong>Surgeon credentials:</strong> Verify membership in the Italian Society of Eye Surgery (SIC) and EDO certification.</li> <li><strong>Clinical volume:</strong> Prioritize surgeons performing 300 to 500 annual procedures to minimize complications.</li> <li><strong>Facility status:</strong> Choose IRCCS-accredited research hospitals like San Raffaele for advanced surgical safety.</li> <li><strong>Technology access:</strong> Ensure the clinic uses micro-incision phacoemulsification and high-quality foldable lenses.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bookimed Expert Insight:</strong> Italian research hospitals with IRCCS status, such as San Raffaele in Milan, operate on 300,000 patients annually. This massive scale ensures surgeons maintain peak technical skills. 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Top research hospitals like San Raffaele utilize phacoemulsification for rapid recovery without an overnight stay.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Surgical technique:</strong> Tiny 2.2 mm incisions allow ultrasound lens removal and foldable lens insertion.</li> <li><strong>Anesthesia protocol:</strong> Surgeons typically use numbing eye drops, avoiding invasive injections for most patients.</li> <li><strong>Timeframe:</strong> Total clinic time averages 4 to 6 hours including admission and recovery.</li> <li><strong>Post-op check:</strong> A mandatory clinical follow-up occurs within 24 hours to monitor initial healing.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bookimed Expert Insight:</strong> While public waiting lists in Italy can exceed 12 months, research-focused IRCCS-accredited hospitals like San Raffaele or Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy provide faster private pathways. These centers often handle over 50,000 annual operations. 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