Vision Restoration: Cataract Surgery and Surgical Correction of Myopia, Hyperopia, and Presbyopia

Med Clin North Am. 2021 May;105(3):445-454. doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2021.01.002. Epub 2021 Apr 2.ABSTRACTCataract surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in the United States. The decision to remove a cataract is determined by the patient's ability to perform activities of daily living, such as reading, driving, and watching television. Cataract surgery also offers the potential of spectacle independence with a wide array of premium intraocular lens options. In addition, with the continuing advances in ophthalmology, patients now also have the option of selecting between traditional approaches and femtosecond laser-assisted procedures. Cataract surgery continues to be an effective and ever-improving procedure for vision restoration.PMID:33926640 | DOI:10.1016/j.mcna.2021.01.002
Source: The Medical Clinics of North America - Category: General Medicine Authors: Source Type: research