Cataract Surgery Info

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There two types of cataract surgery: phacoemulsification and extracapsular surgery. This eMedTV resource explains how these types of surgery are used to treat cataracts and discusses what to expect before, during, and after surgery for a cataract.

Age-related cataract formation occurs as a result of protein clumpings or lens discoloration. This eMedTV article explains how both protein clumpings and lens discoloration affect vision and lead to the formation of age-related cataracts.

After cataract surgery, you may experience itching or dryness; however, you should not have pain. This eMedTV article explains what to expect after surgery to remove a cataract, from moving to the recovery room to your follow-up exam.

In the case of cataract surgery, complications may include double vision, droopy eyelid, and infection. This eMedTV article identifies minor and major complications that may occur with cataract surgery, which can also include bleeding and swelling.