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Cataract surgery

Category: Eye health

Topic: Cataract

The only treatment for cataract is removal of the cloudy lens of the eye with surgery. After the cloudy lens is removed, it is replaced with an intraocular lens implant to restore the focusing power of the eye.

Most surgeries are done as day procedures and do not require an overnight stay in hospital.

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In an emergency

If you are in an emergency situation, call 000

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