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Cataract
(Lens Opacities; Cataract, Membranous; Pseudoaphakia)


Partial or complete opacity on or in the lens or capsule of one or both eyes, impairing vision or causing blindness. The many kinds of cataract are classified by their morphology (size, shape, location) or etiology (cause and time of occurrence). (Dorland, 27th ed)

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As viewed by a <b>cataract</b> person
As viewed by a cataract person
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A <b>cataract</b> can occur in either
A cataract can occur in either
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White <b>cataract</b>
White cataract
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File:<b>Cataract</b> in human eye.png
File:Cataract in human eye.png
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<b>Cataracts</b>
Cataracts
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to a congenital <b>cataract</b>.
to a congenital cataract.
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Stellate <b>Cataract</b>
Stellate Cataract
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When severity of <b>cataract</b>
When severity of cataract
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Comments on "Cataract"


  • I had cataract surgery around 3 years ago. I complained from day one that something wasnt right. My vision had alot of glaring. At first it fogged up alot but would clear up right away within an hour. Now A week ago my eye fogged up suddenly 3 years af...  (+)
  • I had my Caterec surgery done 6 years ago and Doctor planted the lens in my eyes.Now I requested my Doctor to put a Lens so I do not have to wear Long sight glasses. But some thing went wrong,I still need long and short distance Glasses.My Brother had this...  (+)
  • In 2001 I had cataract surgery on my right eye. I had what is known as subcapsular posterior cataracts. I had my left eye done in 2005. In 2006 I had my right eye lasered for the secondary cataract. I was told I would see a white floater for awhile the...  (+)

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