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What to expect from through the incision. Here covery may include limit-
are some things to expect
ing activities for a few days.
cataract surgery from cataract surgery. Any eye discomfort should
• A week or more before disappear after a couple of
Cataracts are a clouding ular lens, or IOL, says the the surgery an ultrasound days. Eye patches and pro-
of the lens of the eye that AAO. test will measure the size tective sunglasses also may
can cause blurry vision and Cataract surgeries have and shape of the eye. This be recommended.
increase glare from lights. become routine and most helps to determine which Cataract surgery can
The Mayo Clinic indicates operations are successful. type of IOL will later be in- give people a new lease on
that cataracts can make it The National Institutes of serted and become a perma- life through improved visu-
difficult for people to carry Health says as many as 95 nent part of the eye. al clarity. The procedure is
out their normal activities or percent of people who un- • IOLs can come with relatively easy and success-
interfere with treatment of dergo cataract procedures different features, such as ful for the majority of peo-
other eye problems. In such experience an improvement blocking ultraviolet light or ple who undergo it.
instances, doctors may rec- in the sharpness of their vi- being monofocal or bifocal
ommend cataract surgery. sion. in nature. Others correct
The American Acade- Replacement of the dam- astigmatism. An eye doctor Kryszak & Associates, Co., LPA
my of Ophthalmology says aged lens is the goal, but will discuss which type of
cataract surgery involves there are different types of lens is best. Attorneys at Law
removing the lens of the cataract surgery that vary • Medicated eye drops
eye when it’s cloudy. A based on the size of the in- may be prescribed before Estate Planning
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ple feel like they are look- used to remove the cataract. eye infections.
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car windshield. That’s be- popular procedure during stop taking certain medica-
cause a cataract-plagued which a surgeon will make tions prior to surgery, par- Real Estate • Elder Law
lens cannot refract light rays a two- to three-millime- ticularly if they can increase
effectively. Many images ter-long incision in the front bleeding risk. Also, doctors
appear hazy and blurry, or of the eye for an ultrasonic may advise patients to avoid At Kryszak & Associates, Co., LPA, our
less colorful. Surgery is the probe. The probe utilizes solid food several hours Attorney Mission is to deliver personalized, quality
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