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Cataracts - Treatment
Treatment

The treatments for cataracts

cataract
- A cataract is a spot on the eye that blocks light, or a blemish within the lens of the eye. This creates a hazy, cloudy, or frosty appearance. Cataracts interfere with vision.
laser surgery
- A laser is a special high-energy beam of light that can be used to treat certain conditions.
cataract removal
eye exam
nearsightedness
vision changes
visual impairment
slit lamp examination
- In this procedure, the doctor examines the structures in the front of the eye with a magnifying device and special light called a slit lamp. This helps show any abnormalities of the cornea, sclera, lens, conjunctiva, or eyelids.
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