cataract surgery
Clouded lens removal
Cataract surgery is a procedure to remove the clouded lens of the eye and typically replace it with an artificial one.
It's one of the most common surgeries performed worldwide, usually outpatient and taking less than an hour: My grandmother's vision improved dramatically after cataract surgery.
- eyeOrgan of sight
- posterior chamberEye cavity behind iris
- lensLight-focusing curved glass
- visionAbility to see
- vitrectomyRemoval of ocular gel
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cataract surgeryglasses
Corrective eyewear or tumblers
corrective lenses · eye drops · watchful waiting · reading glasses · medication
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