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Cataracts: Questions About Surgery

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Overview

When should I consider having surgery?

Where should I go for surgery?

Which procedure will be done and why?

What type of anesthesia is planned?

Cataract surgery in otherwise healthy people can usually be done on an outpatient basis with local anesthesia or topical anesthetic eyedrops. (General anesthesia is only needed for a few people.)

What type of lens replacement is best?

What should I do if I have cataracts in both eyes?


Credits for Cataracts: Questions About Surgery

Current as of: June 5, 2023

Author: Healthwise Staff (https://www.healthwise.org/specialpages/legal/abouthw/en)
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