Cataract

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a cataract?
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2. What is the lens?
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3. How do cataracts develop?
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4. Who is at risk for cataract?
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5. What are the symptoms of a cataract?
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6. Are there other types of cataract?
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7. How is a cataract detected?
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8. How is a cataract treated?
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9. How do I know if cataract surgery is right for me?
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10. Who performs the surgery?
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11. Is cataract surgery effective?
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12. Are there different types of cataract surgery?
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13. What happens to the lens?
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14. What are the risks of cataract surgery?
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15. What happens before surgery?
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16. What happens during surgery?
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17. What happens after surgery?
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18. Can problems develop after surgery?
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19. When will my vision be normal again?
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20. What can I do if I already have lost some vision from cataract?
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21. What can I do to protect my vision?
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22. Where can I get more information?
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