What is a cataract
Cataracts are clouding of this part of the eye, leading to blurry vision.
What is the lens.
This is a common symptom of cataracts that makes it harder to drive at night.
What is difficulty seeing in low light or glare.
This is the only effective treatment for cataracts.
What is surgery.
What is smoking.
After cataract surgery, patients need to wear this protective item over their eye.
What is an eye shield.
What is congenital cataract.
People with cataracts often see these around lights, especially at night.
What are halos.
Cataracts can sometimes be managed temporarily with these aids.
What are stronger eyeglasses or magnifying lenses.
People with this condition have a higher risk of cataracts due to blood sugar fluctuations.
What is diabetes.
Recovery after cataract surgery typically takes these many weeks.
What is 4 - 6 weeks.
What is aging.
As cataracts progress, colors may appear to have this quality.
What is yellowish or faded tint.
Before surgery, this type of test is performed to measure the size and shape of the eye.
Long-term use of this type of medication increases the risk of cataracts.
What are corticosteroids.
Most cataract surgeries are performed under this type of anesthesia.
What is local anesthesia.
This type of cataract appears brown.
What is brunescent.
Blurry or double vision can occur with cataracts. What is this called when you see multiple images of a single object?
What is diplopia.
This instrument used prior to surgery breaks up the lens into pie like shaped, pieces.
What is femtosecond laser/Lensx.
Exposure to this type of light increases cataract risk.
What is ultraviolet light.
During surgery, this is the small cut made in the cornea to remove the cataract.
What is a microincision.
This is the term for the type of cataract that forms at the back of the lens.
Difficulty reading or doing close-up work is often a sign of this type of cataract.
What is a nuclear sclerosis cataract.
During cataract surgery, patients typically receive these to replace the cloudy lens.
What are intraocular lenses/IOL's.
People with a history of this type of eye injury are at higher risk of cataracts.
What is trauma to the eye.
This is the name of the most common cataract surgery technique.
What is phacoemulsification.