Cataract
Medical term · C
A clouding or fogging of the lens of the eye that may blur or tint vision.
Related terms
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After-cataractClouding of the lens of the eye that can occur months or years after cataract surgery.
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Extracapsular cataract surgeryA surgical technique to remove a cataract from the eye.
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Intraocular lensA small artificial lens permanently fixed inside the eye to replace the natural lens during cataract surgery.
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PhacoemulsificationA method of cataract removal. It uses ultrasound waves to break up the clouded lens of the eye so it can be suctioned out with a needle.