The lens in your eye is normally transparent. When it becomes cloudy, you have a cataract. Cataract is the most common cause of vision loss in the elderly. Although cataracts are most often caused by the aging process, they can also result from disease or injury. Some babies are born with cataracts. Luckily, cataract surgery is safe and effective. Cataract surgery is the only way your eye specialist can remove a cataract. However, if symptoms from a cataract are mild, a change of glasses may be all that is needed for you to function more comfortably. Cataract surgery should be considered when cataracts cause enough loss of vision to interfere with daily activities.
In cataract surgery, the cloudy lens is removed from the eye. In most cases, the focusing power of the natural lens is restored by replacing it with a permanent intraocular lens implant. Cataracts cannot be removed with a laser.
Once the cataract surgery is over you may go home after a short stay in the recovery area. You should plan to have someone else drive you home. After cataract surgery, you may return almost immediately to all but the most strenuous activities.

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