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Results 1 - 10 of 58 for cataracts
  1. Cataract - adult 
    A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye. ... all distances. This condition is known as a cataract. Factors that may speed cataract formation are: Diabetes ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001001.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Cataract removal 
    Cataract removal is surgery to remove a clouded lens ( cataract ) from the eye. Cataracts are removed to help you see better. The ... Cataract surgery is an outpatient procedure. This means you likely do not have to stay overnight at ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002957.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Cataracts - what to ask your doctor 
    You are having a procedure to remove a cataract. A cataract occurs when the lens of the eye becomes cloudy and starts to block vision. Removing the cataract can help improve your vision. Below are some ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000210.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Congenital cataract 
    A congenital cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that is present at birth. The lens of the ... Unlike most cataracts, which occur with aging, congenital cataracts are present at birth. Congenital cataracts are rare. In most people, no ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001615.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Cataract surgery - series (image) 
    ... lens of an eye is normally clear. A cataract is when the lens becomes cloudy as you ... problems or other major problems caused by the cataract.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100079_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Cataract - close-up of the eye (image) 
    This photograph shows a cloudy white lens (cataract) as seen through the pupil. Cataracts are a leading cause of decreased vision in older adults, but children may have congenital cataracts. With ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/1684.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Cataract (image) 
    A cataract is a cloudy or opaque area in the lens of the eye. Cataracts usually develop as a person gets older and ... substances can also accelerate the development of a cataract. Cataracts can cause visual problems such as difficulty ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19587.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Cataract (image) 
    ... lens becomes cloudy (opacified) it is called a cataract.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/18012.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Fuchs dystrophy 
    ... Mild cases of Fuchs dystrophy often worsen after cataract surgery. A cataract surgeon will evaluate this risk and may modify the technique or the timing of your cataract surgery.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007295.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Amblyopia 
    ... have strabismus without amblyopia. Other causes include: Childhood cataracts Farsightedness , nearsightedness , or astigmatism , especially if it is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001014.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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