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Normally, the lens of the eye is clear. When a cataract develops, the lens becomes cloudy, similar to a frosted window.
Located near the front of the eye, the lens focuses light on the
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SurgeryPreparation for SurgeryCataract surgery is usually done as an outpatient procedure under local anesthesia and takes less than an hour.... Read more »
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A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye.This article focuses on cataracts in adults. For information on cataracts in children, see:... Read more »