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Cataract surgery: Replacement of the cloudy natural lens of the eye with a clear artificial lens. It is done for cataract that blurs vision and affects daily life; very common and widely available in Nepal's eye hospitals.
Replacement of the cloudy natural lens of the eye with a clear artificial lens.
Cataract that blurs vision and affects daily life; very common and widely available in Nepal's eye hospitals.
Eye checks and lens measurement; some medicines may be paused on advice.
Infection, raised eye pressure, swelling, retinal detachment (rare), later clouding of the lens capsule.
Usually same-day; eye drops for some weeks; avoid rubbing the eye and heavy lifting briefly.
What is cataract operation?
Replacement of the cloudy natural lens of the eye with a clear artificial lens.
Why is cataract operation done?
Cataract that blurs vision and affects daily life; very common and widely available in Nepal's eye hospitals.
How do I prepare for cataract operation?
Eye checks and lens measurement; some medicines may be paused on advice.
How long is recovery after cataract operation?
Usually same-day; eye drops for some weeks; avoid rubbing the eye and heavy lifting briefly.
What are the risks of cataract operation?
Infection, raised eye pressure, swelling, retinal detachment (rare), later clouding of the lens capsule.
SI summary (own words); MedlinePlus (NLM) and NHS as references