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    This document provides information about cataracts and cataract surgery. It defines a cataract as a clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye. It describes the symptoms of cataracts and their causes, which include aging, family history, medical conditions like diabetes, injuries, medications, and sunlight exposure. The document explains that cataract surgery involves using ultrasound to break up and remove the cloudy lens before implanting an artificial intraocular lens. It notes that cataract surgery is usually very successful at improving vision with minimal risks or complications.

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    This document provides information about cataracts and cataract surgery. It defines a cataract as a clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye. It describes the symptoms of cataracts and their causes, which include aging, family history, medical conditions like diabetes, injuries, medications, and sunlight exposure. The document explains that cataract surgery involves using ultrasound to break up and remove the cloudy lens before implanting an artificial intraocular lens. It notes that cataract surgery is usually very successful at improving vision with minimal risks or complications.

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    Cataract Surgery Michigan Medical, P.C.

    Ophthalmology
    Dr. Marko Habekovic
    •Information and Treatment Options
    The healthy eye

    • Light rays enter the eye


    through the cornea, pupil and
    lens.
    • These light rays are focused
    directly onto the retina,
    the light-sensitive tissue lining
    the back of the eye.
    • The retina converts light rays
    into impulses; sent through the
    optic nerve to your brain,
    where they are recognized as
    images.

    2
    What is a cataract?

    Healthy lens Lens with a cataract

    • Clouding of the normally clear • Can be compared to a window


    lens of the eye. that is frosted or yellowed.

    3
    What is a cataract?

    • A clear lens refracts light • A cloudy lens prevents


    onto the retina and fine- light from focusing sharply
    tunes our focusing ability. on the retina.

    4
    A cataract is not:

    5
    Symptoms of cataracts

    • Painless blurring of vision.


    • Glare or light sensitivity.
    • Poor night vision and/or
    difficulty driving at night.
    • Double vision in one eye.
    • Needing brighter light to read.
    • Fading or yellowing of colors.
    Yellowing of colors

    6
    What causes cataracts?

    • Aging of the eye (most common).


    • Family history.
    • Medical problems, such as diabetes.
    • Injury to the eye.
    • Medications, especially steroids.
    • Long-term, unprotected exposure to sunlight.
    • Previous eye surgery.

    7
    How quickly does a cataract develop?

    • Most age-related cataracts progress


    gradually over a period of years.

    • .

    • Cataract development varies among


    individuals, and may even be different
    between the two eyes.

    • Protection from excessive sunlight


    may help slow the progression of
    cataracts (UV-protective sunglasses
    or regular eyeglasses).

    8
    How is a cataract treated?

    urgery is only way to remove cataracts.

    9
    When should cataract surgery be performed?

    • When cataracts cause enough


    vision loss to interfere with your
    daily activities:
     Performing your job
     Driving safely
     Reading and watching TV in comfort
     Taking medication

    10
    How is cataract surgery performed?

    • Local or topical anesthesia.

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    How is cataract surgery performed?

    • A small incision is made


    close to the edge of the
    cornea.

    • A tiny, high-frequency
    ultrasound instrument is
    inserted that breaks up
    center of the lens.

    • Broken-up cloudy lens


    material is removed
    through the incision.

    12
    How is cataract surgery performed?

    • Intraocular lens (IOL) implant is


    inserted into your eye to
    replace the cloudy lens.

    • IOL is customized for your eye;


    restores focusing power.

    13
    How is cataract surgery performed?

    IOL in eye

    14
    What can I expect from cataract surgery?

    • Most cataract surgical procedures are performed without


    complications and result in immediate improvement in vision.
    • You will apply eye drops for several weeks following surgery to
    reduce the possibility of infection and/or inflammation in the eye.
    • You may need an eyeglass prescription to obtain your clearest
    vision following surgery.

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    Cataract surgery to restore clear vision

    • More than 95% of cataract


    surgeries are performed with no
    complications and improved
    vision.

    • You and your ophthalmologist


    should decide together when
    cataract surgery is appropriate
    for you.

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