eye surgery

Cataract

It is a clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye. A cloudy lens prevents light from focusing sharply on the retina. It is not:

a film over the eye;
caused by overusing the eyes;
spread from one eye to the other;
a cause of irreversible blindness.

When must be removed?

A cataract (Cat) does not have to be removed just because …

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