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What is cataract?
A cataract is opacity that develops in the eye’s envelope or in its crystalline lens. Derived from the word "cataracta" which is a Latin word for "waterfall" and "kataraktes" which means "to wash down" in Greek. The eye lens work like camera lens. The light is focused into the retina at the back of the eyes. The lens aids the focus of the eyes letting the eyes see clearly. Please read on: What is cataract?
Cataract Surgery Recovery Cataract surgery recovery is by and large quick with little or no problems whatsoever. After cataract surgery procedure, the patients usually go home and rest for the rest of the day. After the surgery the doctor will usually perform a short "post operation procedure". The cataract surgery recovery of the phacoemulsification procedure will more quick and uncomplicated. Please read on: Cataract Surgery Recovery
Cataract Surgery Complication Most people think that cataract is a disease. It is not. The fact is, cataract is a condition; a condition that develops in the crystalline lens of the eyes. It is the clouding or the opacity of the crystalline lens that prevents light from reaching the retina. Its symptoms are hazy and foggy vision that will progressively become worse over time. Aging, eye trauma, constant medical condition and prescription drugs are the main factors of developing cataracts. Please read on: Cataract Surgery Complication |
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