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Cataracts On this page: Health Tools What … Surgery What are cataracts? Cataracts are a painless, cloudy area in the lens of the …
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Cataracts in Children On this page: What are cataracts? Cataracts are a painless, cloudy area in the lens of the …
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… adults. Surgery may also improve vision in infants who have cataracts. Both phacoemulsification cataract surgery and … surgery (FLACS) work about equally well for treating cataracts in adults. FLACS may not be completely covered by … lenses placed may choose FLACS. People who have surgery for cataracts usually have: Improved vision. Increased mobility …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Cataracts may occur in people who also have glaucoma . This … commonly occurs in older adults. If you have glaucoma and cataracts, you may consider having surgery for both … at the same time. In many cases where glaucoma and cataracts occur together, surgery to treat both conditions …
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Cataracts: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may … choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Cataracts: Should I Have Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare … bad enough to bother you. Key points to remember Not all cataracts need to be removed. It depends on how much they …
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Cataracts: Questions About Surgery On this page: Overview … needed. But this is very rare. What should I do if I have cataracts in both eyes? For adults, the reason to have … if this is a good option for you. Cataracts Intraocular Lens (IOL) Implants Surgery for …
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Cataracts: Eye Care After Surgery On this page: Overview … back. Do not swim for about 3 weeks. Cataracts Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: … back. Do not swim for about 3 weeks. Cataracts Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: …
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… used. To replace a lens after cataract surgery Surgery for cataracts involves removing the natural lens of the eye that … in children. To correct nearsightedness, with or without cataracts An IOL may be used for nearsightedness whether or not you have a cataract. If you have cataracts and you are nearsighted, you may be able to have …
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… for Good Vision Vision Problems: Living With Poor Eyesight Cataracts: Should I Have Surgery? Health Topics Medical … Blocked Tear Ducts Burns to the Eye Cataract Surgery Cataracts Cataracts in Children Cataracts: Eye Care After Surgery …