Q: Will I need glasses after Cataract surgery?

Friday, January 15, 2010
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Cataracts are clouding of the natural lens inside the eye. During surgery, the cloudy lens is removed and an artificial lens is put in its place. Depending on which type of artificial lens you choose will determine how dependent you are on glasses after cataract surgery.
 
Robert Reuther M.D.
Carolina Eyecare Physicians

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