Mission Hill, South Dakota - Demographics. 1  As of the census [3] of 2010, there were 177 people, 69 households, and 51 families residing in the town.
A: Tremendously. In the early days of cataract surgery, the only thing that surgeons could do was remove the cloudy lens. Without a lens inside their eye, patients had to wear very thick âCoke bottleâ glasses to see.The most important change has been the development and improvement of artificial replacement lenses.: Tremendously. In the early days of cataract surgery, the only thing that surgeons could do was remove the cloudy lens. Without a lens inside their eye, patients had to wear very thick âCoke bottleâ glasses to see.
Cataract surgery is a relatively simple and straightforward procedure. In most cases, only local anesthesia is necessary, and patients can go home the same day. In fact, the procedure itself only takes about 30 minutes. Doctors may restrict a patient from performing certain activities for a couple of days following surgery, such as bending or lifting. Eye drops may be given to prevent infection and protective eye gear may need to be worn.