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CATARACTS Normal Vision Eye with Cataracts A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens, the part of the eye responsible for focusing light and producing clear, sharp images. The lens is contained in a sealed bag or capsule. As old cells die they become trapped within the capsule. Over time, the cells accumulate causing the lens to cloud, making images look blurred or fuzzy. The light rays are refracted off their normal path onto the back part of the eye making the objects appear out of focus. TREATMENT Phacoemulsification During surgery, a special instrument breaks apart the old Lens with Ultrasound. The pieces of the Lens are then removed. This process is called Phacoemulsification. The cloudy Lens is then removed through a small incision and replaced with a clear, artificial Intraocula Lens (IOL). Extracapsular Surgery During Extracapsular Surgery, an incision slightly larger than for Phacoemulsification is made in the eye and the Lens Nucleus...

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