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2 unusual facts about Cataract surgery


Cataract surgery

Metabolic changes of the crystalline lens fibers over time lead to the development of the cataract and loss of transparency, causing impairment or loss of vision.

Cyanopsia, in which the patient sees everything tinted with blue, often occurs for a few days, weeks or months after removal of a cataract.



see also

Barraquer

Ignacio Barraquer (1884–1965), Spanish ophthalmologist known for his contributions to the advancement of cataract surgery

Cao Thang Eye Hospital

Cao Thang has served 80,000 patients and performed around 10,000 surgeries each year of cataract surgery by Phacoemulsification and laser vision correction by Lasik, Lasek and PRK.