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Symptoms
Cloudy, fuzzy, foggy, or filmy vision; Loss of color intensity; Frequent changes in eyeglass prescription; The glare fr...
Causes
The lens of the eye is normally clear. If the lens becomes cloudy, the condition is known as a cataract. Rarely, catara...
Tests
Standard ophthalmic exam, including slit lamp examination; Ultrasonography of the eye in preparation for cataract surge...
Treatments
The only treatment for cataract is surgery to remove it. This is done when a person cannot perform normal activities, e...
Complications
Vision may not improve to 20/20 after cataract surgery if other eye diseases, such as macular degeneration, are present...
Prevention
The best prevention involves controlling diseases that increase the risk of a cataract, and avoiding exposure to factor...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have symptoms such as progressive worsening of vision, de...
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