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OphthalmologicalModerate
Cataract
Ophthalmology · Ophthalmological
Moderate
Severity
Very common — a leading cause of vision impairment worldwide, affecting most people over age 70
Prevalence
No
Contagious
Ophthalmology
Specialist
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💊Treatment Options
- 1In early stages
- 2updated eyeglass prescriptions and brighter lighting can help manage symptoms without surgery. Once the cataract significantly impairs daily activities such as driving or reading
- 3surgical removal of the clouded lens and replacement with an artificial intraocular lens through phacoemulsification is the definitive treatment and is one of the most commonly performed and successful surgeries worldwide. No medication or eye drop has been proven to reverse or meaningfully slow cataract progression once it has started.
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