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Cataract Basics


This section explains basic eye anatomy and how vision works. Here you will also learn what refractive errors are and how cataracts form.

Cataract Surgery

In this section you will find articles on cataract surgery anesthesia, risks of cataract surgery and a description of the surgical procedure itself.






Cataract Surgery and Other Diseases


There are some diseases that can affect how cataracts are managed. Learning about these in advance can be helpful if you are affected by one of these diseases.

Cataracts and Vision


Here you will learn how cataracts affect vision, risk factors for the development of cataracts and some ways to possibly prevent cataracts from forming or worsening.

Intraocular Lenses




Selecting an intraocular lens is more complicated than it once was because there are several types of lenses available today to patients undergoing cataract surgery. Here you will learn about the different types of lenses available in the United States and how to possibly decrease your dependence on glasses after cataract surgery.

Additional Cataract Information





This section has information on cataracts and nutrition, costs of surgery and links to other cataract resources.

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Cataract Surgery Information

  • Cataract Basics
    • Introductions to Cataracts and Cataract Surgery
    • Basic Eye Anatomy
    • How Vision Works
    • Types of Refractive Error and Presbyopia
    • Visual Acuity and Refraction
    • Cataracts and Lifestyle
    • Types of Cataracts
  • Cataracts and Vision
    • How a Cataract Affects Vision
    • Causes and Risk Factors for the Development of a Cataract
    • Cataract Prevention
    • Non-Surgical Treatment for Cataracts
  • Cataract Surgery
    • Modern Cataract Surgery
    • Cataract Surgery and Lasers
    • Cataract Examination and Diagnosis
    • Testing Performed Before Surgery
    • Determining Benefits of Cataract Surgery
    • Determining When to Have Cataract Surgery
    • Description of Cataract Surgery
    • Cataract Surgery Anesthesia
    • Recovery from Cataract Surgery
    • Cataract Surgery Complications
  • Intraocular Lenses
    • Introduction to Intraocular Lenses
    • Reducing Dependence on Glasses
    • Monofocal Intraocular Lenses
    • Multifocal and Accomodating Intraocular Lenses
    • Astigmatism-Correcting IOLs
    • Light Adjustable Lenses
    • Monovision
    • Complications and Side Effects from IOLs
    • Other Important Points about IOLs and Glasses
  • Cataract Surgery and Other Diseases
    • Diabetes Mellitus
    • Fuch’s Corneal Dystrophy
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Glaucoma
    • Enlarged Prostate
    • Cataract Surgery After LASIK
  • Additional Cataract Information
    • Cataract Surgery Costs
    • Cataracts and Nutrition
    • Cataract Film Library
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