What is Cataract removal surgery?
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Cataract removal is surgery to remove a clouded lens (cataract) from the eye. The procedure typically includes placing an artificial lens in the eye.
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How do members experience Cataract removal surgery?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudy vision | 27 | 11 | |
| Vision problems | 26 | 8 | |
| Cataracts | 5 | 0 | |
| Double vision (diplopia) | 3 | 3 | |
| Blurry vision | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Pain | 2 | |
| Blindness | 1 | |
| Blurry vision | 1 | |
| Corneal abrasion | 1 | |
| Flashing lights in right eye | 1 | |
| Flashing lights in vision | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 4 | |
| Mild | 4 | |
| None | 10 |
Member evaluations
teddlesruss
evaluated on Sep 09, 2020
- Perceived effectiveness for cloudy vision: Moderate
- Side effects: Severe
pheonix61
evaluated on May 18, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for vision problems: Major
- Side effects: None
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