to view an animated version of this procedure. Cataract removal
is a procedure to remove a cataract. A cataract is a clouding of
the eye's lens. The lens of the eye is responsible for focusing
images onto the back of the eye. It is normally transparent.
With cataracts, the lens begins to cloud over time. This will
gradually cause a loss in vision. Cataract removal is done when
the cataract is causing problems with vision. The surgery
improves vision. Copyright © Nucleus Medical Media, Inc.
Complications are rare, but no procedure is completely free of
risk. If you are planning to have cataract surgery, your doctor
will review a list of possible complications, which may include:
- Damage to the eye - Decreased vision - Increased eye pressure
- Droopy eyelid - Need for more surgery Some factors that may
increase the risk of complications include: - Poor overall
health - Bleeding disorders - History of trauma to the eye Your
doctor may do the following: - Complete eye exam - An A-scan—a
test using either sound w