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Cataract surgery




Normal anatomy

Normal anatomy
The lens of an eye is normally clear. A cataract is a cloudy opacification of the lens that occurs with age.
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Indications

Indications
Cataract surgery is usually recommended for people who have loss of vision (vision abnormalities) caused by clouding of the lens.
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Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

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