Cateracts
The lens of the eye functions to focus light onto the retina at the back of the eye. This should result in clear vision.
The lens of the eye is a protein and water filled device within a tougher outer shell. It has a pulp like texture. Sometimes clumps of protein group together in the lens, perhaps because of too much UV exposure and the lens then becomes cloudy.
Cataract surgery is one of the most common, safest and effective surgeries in practice today. You may choose to be conscious during this brief, one hour surgical procedure. Surgeons either use a special probe or an ultra-sound device to remove the cloudy center portion of the lens. The outer part of the lens remains and a new intra-ocular lens is inserted into the lens shell.
Recovery is quite rapid and painless. Doctors only do one eye at a time so a patch may be worn to aid healing of the affected eye. Complete restoration of normal sight may require several weeks as your body accommodates to the new lens now in place.
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