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Cataract surgery<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In ancient times, the term “cataract” was used to describe this condition due to the whitening of the pupil. Cataracts entail the clouding of the eye’s lens, resulting in visual impairment and diminished vision. The causes of this condition may include factors such as aging (the most prevalent form of cataract), genetic predisposition, trauma, congenital factors, smoking, diabetes, and exposure to ultraviolet rays. Symptoms of cataracts encompass vision blurriness or deterioration, heightened sensitivity to light, reduced or faded perception of colors, and occasional double vision. While in the early stages, vision issues arising from cataracts can often be mitigated with the use of corrective lenses, advanced stages may necessitate surgical intervention to restore optimal vision. Presently, cataract surgery stands as one of the most commonplace and highly successful surgical procedures, typically conducted under local anesthesia. However, cataract surgery is\u00a0a procedure to remove the lens of the eye and, in most cases, replace it with an\u00a0artificial lens.<\/p>\n

The progression of cataracts varies from person to person, and individuals aged 50 and above can effectively manage it on time under the guidance of an ophthalmologist. Without timely intervention, a small subset of patients may experience an elevation in intraocular pressure, potentially leading to the need for emergency surgery. This emergency procedure carries a higher risk of complications compared to routine surgery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Cataract surgery questions and procedures<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>

Frequently asked questions of users, procedures before and after cataract surgery<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>