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The only treatment for cataract is surgery to remove it. This is done if you cannot perform normal activities, even with glasses. If a cataract is not bothersome, then surgery is usually not necessary. However, there may be an additional eye problem that cannot be treated withou...[read article]

Tests for Cataract

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A standard ophthalmic exam is a series of tests done to check your vision and the health of your eyes.Routine eye examination; Eye exam- standard; Snellen chart.The...  More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Ophthalmoscopy is an examination of the back part of the eyeball(fundus), which includes the retina, optic disc, choroid, and blood vessels.Direct ophthalmoscopy In...  More
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The slit-lamp examination looks at structures that are at the front of the eye.The slit-lamp is a low-power microscope combined with a high-intensity light source t...  More
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Surgical Procedures for Cataract

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Phakic intraocular lenses (PIOLs) are artificial lenses that are placed inside the eye. They help change the eyes focusing ability to help you see better without gl...  More
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Cataract surgery is a procedure performed to remove a cloudy lens from the eye; usually an intraocular lens is implanted at the same time.The purpose of cataract su...  More
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Phacoemulsification cataract surgery is a procedure in which an ultrasonic device is used to break up and then remove a cloudy lens, or cataract, from the eye to im...  More
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Cataract removal is a procedure to remove a clouded lens( cataract) from the eye. Cataracts are removed to improve vision.   More
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Cataract removal is a procedure to remove a clouded lens( cataract) from the eye. Cataracts are removed to improve vision.   More
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Herbs and Supplements for Cataract What's this?

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Lutein and zeaxanthin are found in high levels in foods such as green vegetables, egg yolk, kiwi fruit, grapes, orange juice, zucchini, squash, and corn. For some c...  More
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