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AMD
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Retinophaty | Glaucoma | Retinitis
Pigmentosa
For an early cataract, vision may improve by using different
eyeglasses, magnifying lenses, or stronger lighting. If these measures
don't help, surgery is the only effective treatment. This treatment involves
removing the cloudy lens and replacing it with a substitute lens.
A cataract needs to be removed only when vision loss interferes with your
everyday activities, such as driving, reading, or watching TV. You and
your eye care professional can make that decision together. In most cases,
waiting until you are ready to have cataract surgery will not harm your
eye. If you decide on surgery, your eye care professional may refer you
to a specialist to remove the cataract. If you have cataracts in both
eyes, the doctor will not remove them both at the same time. You will
need to have each done separately.
Sometimes, a cataract should be removed even if it doesn't cause problems
with your vision. For example, a cataract should be removed if it prevents
examination or treatment of another eye problem, such as age-related macular
degeneration or diabetic retinopathy.
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