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Cataract Surgery (cont.)

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Cataract Surgery At A Glance

  • Early symptoms of cataracts include blurred vision, glare, and difficulty reading.
  • Cataracts will affect most people and become more prominent as we age.
  • Cataracts can be diagnosed when the doctor examines the eyes with specialized viewing instruments.
  • The decision to proceed with surgery is primarily based on the amount of difficulty you have performing your routine daily activities.
  • Treatment for cataracts is surgical removal of the cataract with implantation of an artificial lens.
  • There are a variety of intraocular lens types that can restore vision in different ways.
  • Cataract surgery is a safe and effective way to restore vision with serious complications being unusual.

REFERENCE:

United States. National Eye Institute. "Facts About Cataract." Sept. 1, 2009. <http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/cataract/cataract_facts.asp>.


Last Editorial Review: 7/21/2011


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