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… may also improve vision in infants who have cataracts. Both phacoemulsification cataract … (FLACS) work about equally well for treating cataracts in adults. FLACS may not be … may choose FLACS. People who have surgery for cataracts usually have: Improved vision. …
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… Overview Cataracts may occur in people who also have … in older adults. If you have glaucoma and cataracts, you may consider having surgery for both conditions at the same time. …
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… Surgery Overview YAG laser capsulotomy is surgery to help you see clearly after cataract surgery. You may need this surgery because months or years after cataract surgery, your vision may get fuzzy …
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… is usually clear for many years of life. When cataracts develop the lens becomes cloudy. Most people get cataracts with age and have them in both eyes. … may be worse than the other. Most people with cataracts notice difficulties with daily …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Cataracts: Should I Have Surgery? 1 Get the … to bother you. Key points to remember Not all cataracts need to be removed. It depends on … lenses or glasses. Poor eyesight caused by cataracts happens slowly over time, so you …
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… Condition Basics What are cataracts? Cataracts are a painless, cloudy area in the … to the brain about what the eye sees. Because cataracts block this light, they can cause …
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… Condition Basics What are cataracts? Cataracts are a painless, cloudy area in the … to the brain about what the eye sees. Because cataracts block this light, they can cause …
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… of when IOLs may be used. To replace a lens after cataract surgery Surgery for … implant (IOL). Or you may wear eyeglasses or contact lenses to compensate for the missing … must work more independently. This can cause problems with depth perception. You may have …
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… this is very rare. What should I do if I have cataracts in both eyes? For adults, the reason … is a good option for you. Related Information Cataracts Intraocular Lens (IOL) Implants … this is very rare. What should I do if I have cataracts in both eyes? For adults, the reason …
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… Retinopexy for Retinal Detachment Posterior Vitreous Detachment Presbyopia Pressure … Retinopexy for Retinal Detachment Posterior Vitreous Detachment Presbyopia Pressure …