Cataracts: A Patient's Guide to Treatment

Revised and updated to include the most current information, this handbook provides prospective patients with an understandable account of the diagnosis and treatment of cataracts, thoroughly exploring the issues surrounding this condition. Surgical treatment and postoperative processes are described in detail, including the risks and possible complications. The emotional side of sight loss and its effect on the patient's life is discussed, and frequently asked questions posed by individuals with cataracts are addressed. Covering the causes of the condition, prevention and treatment options, intraocular lenses, when cataracts should be removed, and whether cataract surgery eliminates the need for glasses, this comprehensive reference also features two new chapters on surgical procedures.