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Overview
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]
Treatment News for Cataract
- With Cataracts, Misinformation Seems to Abound
MONDAY, Dec. 27 (HealthDay News) -- When medical experts talk about prevalence, they're usually ref...
- Have Cataracts? Get Surgery, Woman Urges
MONDAY, Dec. 27 (HealthDay News) -- Marilyn Norred has known for 30 years that she had cataracts in...
- Study Reports More Precise Way to Remove Cataracts
THURSDAY, Nov. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Cataract surgery, already an extremely safe and successful pr...
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. See also: Refraction test More
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The slit-lamp examination looks at structures that are at the front of the eye. 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. A typical physical ex... 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. More
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Surgical Procedures for Cataract
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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. The procedure almost always includes plac... More
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Intraocular Lens Implant
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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. 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. The procedure almost always includes plac... 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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Riboflavin is a water-soluble vitamin, which is involved in vital metabolic processes in the body and is necessary for normal cell function, growth, and energy prod... More
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.
