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Topical anesthesia—a new approach to cataract surgery - Cover Story
Patients undergoing cataract surgery with the use of topical anesthesia experience less pain, can return home faster, and avoid the need for an eye patch, ......(Continue Reading) The constant evolution of cataract surgery: it is more effective than ever but not available to many who need it - Editorial
All patients with cataracts should be offered surgery. Surgery for cataracts is now done using ultrasound through a very small incision. The ultrasound ......(Continue Reading)Cataract surgery
Cataract surgery is a procedure performed to remove a cloudy lens from the eye; usually an intraocular lens is implanted at the same time....(Continue Reading)Don't rush cataract surgery, expert panel advises - U.S. Public Health Service Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
Ophthalmologists should only consider cataract surgery on patients who experience difficulties in performing their daily tasks. The Public Health Service ......(Continue Reading)New federal guidelines on cataract surgery
New government guidelines recommend delaying surgery to correct cataracts until vision impairment interferes with daily activities. The guidelines are aimed at preventing unnecessary surgery and may r...(Continue Reading)
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