What is the definition or description of: cataract surgery?

Cataract surgery: Removal of an opacified lens from the eye, generally replaced with a lens implant.

Removal of the cloud: Cataract is when the lens inside of the eye becomes clouded. Typically due to age, diseases, sun exposure, medicines.... When the lens is clouded, the light can not pass through clearly and causes the image to be blurred, out of focus and foggy. Removal of this clouded lens and replacement of the lens with a clear plastic implanted lens is called cataract surgery. One of the most successful!

Lens removal: Natural lens in the eye which becomes cloudy is removed from the eye. Typically, it is replaced with an artificial lens at the same time.

Lens surgery: Cataract surgery is the surgical procedure performed when the natural lens in the eye becomes opaque affecting vision. The cloudy lens is removed surgically and replaced with an artificial intra-ocular lens (iol).

Removal of lens: There is a structure formed in the eye called the lens. Over time with aging, this lens becomes cloudy and is then called a cataract. A cataract is typically removed because it causes a decreased ability to perform regular daily activities. With fine precision, a cataract can be broken up and removed from the eye during surgery and replaced with an artificial clear lens in its place. Good luck!