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Cataract
A cataract is a cloudy or opaque area in the lens of the eye.
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Cloudy, fuzzy, foggy, or filmy vision; Loss of color intensity; Frequent changes in eyeglass prescription; The glare fr...
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The lens of the eye is normally clear. If the lens becomes cloudy, the condition is known as a cataract. Rarely, catara...
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Standard ophthalmic exam, including slit lamp examination; Ultrasonography of the eye in preparation for cataract surge...
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The only treatment for cataract is surgery to remove it. This is done when a person cannot perform normal activities, e...
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Vision may not improve to 20/20 after cataract surgery if other eye diseases, such as macular degeneration, are present...
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The best prevention involves controlling diseases that increase the risk of a cataract, and avoiding exposure to factor...
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