Cataract surgery (remove cataract from eye)

Description
A surgical procedure to remove or dissolve the clouded lens of the eye formed as a result of a cataract. In most cases a permanent intraocular lens (IOL) is inserted.

Cost
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Common Complications
Decrease vision and loss of vision are the most serious complications.


News
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