Cataract surgery

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Cataract surgery - series - Normal anatomy

The lens of an eye is normally clear. A cataract is when the lens becomes cloudy as you get older.

Cataract surgery - series

Cataract surgery - series - Normal anatomy

The lens of an eye is normally clear. A cataract is when the lens becomes cloudy as you get older.

Cataract surgery - series

Indications

Surgery is usually recommended for people who have vision problems or other major problems caused by the cataract.

Cataract surgery - series

Indications

Surgery is usually recommended for people who have vision problems or other major problems caused by the cataract.

Cataract surgery - series

Procedure, part 1

Two procedures are used to treat cataracts. In the manual extraction procedure, a small incision is made at the edge of the outer lining of the eye (cornea). The lens is then removed and replaced with an artificial lens.

Cataract surgery - series

Procedure, part 1

Two procedures are used to treat cataracts. In the manual extraction procedure, a small incision is made at the edge of the outer lining of the eye (...

Procedure, part 2

Another procedure is called phacoemulsification. This involves inserting a needle through a small incision on the eye. The end of the needle produces sound waves. The sound waves break up the lens, which is then sucked out through the needle. This procedure requires a smaller incision than the manual extraction procedure.

Cataract surgery - series

Procedure, part 2

Another procedure is called phacoemulsification. This involves inserting a needle through a small incision on the eye. The end of the needle produces...

Aftercare

Cataract surgery usually works very well. The operation has few risks, the pain and recovery period are short, and your sight is usually greatly improved. Ninety-five percent or more of all cataract surgeries result in improved vision.

Cataract surgery - series

Aftercare

Cataract surgery usually works very well. The operation has few risks, the pain and recovery period are short, and your sight is usually greatly impr...

Review Date: 8/4/2023

Reviewed By: Franklin W. Lusby, MD, Ophthalmologist, Lusby Vision Institute, La Jolla, CA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.

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<strong>Cataract surgery - series - Normal anatomy</strong><p>The lens of an eye is normally clear. A cataract is when the lens becomes cloudy as you get older.</p>

<strong>Indications</strong><p>Surgery is usually recommended for people who have vision problems or other major problems caused by the cataract.</p>

<strong>Procedure, part 1</strong><p>Two procedures are used to treat cataracts. In the manual extraction procedure, a small incision is made at the edge of the outer lining of the eye (cornea). The lens is then removed and replaced with an artificial lens.</p>

<strong>Procedure, part 2</strong><p>Another procedure is called phacoemulsification. This involves inserting a needle through a small incision on the eye. The end of the needle produces sound waves. The sound waves break up the lens, which is then sucked out through the needle. This procedure requires a smaller incision than the manual extraction procedure.</p>

<strong>Aftercare</strong><p>Cataract surgery usually works very well. The operation has few risks, the pain and recovery period are short, and your sight is usually greatly improved. Ninety-five percent or more of all cataract surgeries result in improved vision.</p>

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