CATARACT SURGERY
FUNCTION:
The cataract is removed, and vision is restored through the insertion of an artificial lens.
PROCEDURE:
The natural lens is removed and replaced with an artificial lens. The procedure takes approximately 20-30 minutes and is performed under local anesthesia.
HEALING:
Visual acuity usually improves within days, but complete healing may take several weeks.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Patients with a clouding of the lens (cataract) that causes impaired vision.