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Cataracts

Department of Cataracts

A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, which is typically clear. For people who have cataracts, seeing through cloudy lenses is like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. Clouded vision caused by cataracts can make it more difficult to read, drive a car at night or see the expression on a friend’s face.

Most cataracts develop slowly and don’t disturb eyesight early on. But with time, cataracts will eventually affect vision.

At first, stronger lighting and eyeglasses can help deal with cataracts. But if impaired vision affects usual activities, cataract surgery might be needed. Fortunately, cataract surgery is generally a safe, effective procedure.

Types

1.Nuclear Cataracts: Develop in the center (nucleus) of the lens.

2.Cortical Cataracts: Affect the lens cortex, the outer edge of the lens.

3.Subcapsular Cataracts: Form at the back of the lens, near the lens capsule.

Diagnosis

  • 1.Nuclear Cataracts: Develop in the center (nucleus) of the lens.

    2.Cortical Cataracts: Affect the lens cortex, the outer edge of the lens.

    3.Subcapsular Cataracts: Form at the back of the lens, near the lens capsule.

Treatment

1.Glasses or Contacts: Initially used to improve vision.

2.Cataract Surgery:

  • Phacoemulsification: Emulsification and removal of the cloudy lens.
  • Intraocular Lens (IOL) Implantation: Replacement with a clear artificial lens.


3.Intraocular Lens Options:

  • Monofocal IOL: Corrects vision at one distance (near or far).
  • Multifocal or Accommodating IOL: Corrects vision at multiple distances.

Cataracts Overview

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