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  2. Cataract - Wikipedia

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    A cataract is a cloudy area in the lens of the eye that leads to a decrease in vision of the eye. [ 1 ] [ 7 ] Cataracts often develop slowly and can affect one or both eyes. [ 1 ] Symptoms may include faded colours, blurry or double vision , halos around light, trouble with bright lights, and difficulty seeing at night . [ 1 ]

  3. Acetylcarnosine - Wikipedia

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    It has been suggested that NAC is particularly active against lipid peroxidation in the different parts of the lens in the eye. [3] It is an ingredient in eye drops that are marketed as a dietary supplement (not a drug) and have been promoted for the prevention and treatment of cataracts. There is scant evidence on its safety, and no convincing ...

  4. Lanosterol - Wikipedia

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    Lanosterol is under research for its potential as a therapeutic additive in eye drops to inhibit the aggregation of crystallin proteins and dissolve cataracts. [3] [4] However, supplemental lanosterol in eye drops appears to have limited solubility and poor bioavailability in the eye, and has not proved effective for inhibiting cataracts, as of ...

  5. Dad designs adorable eye patches for daughter with cataracts

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    Layla, an adorable 3-year-old who was born with a cataract in her right eye, has to where an eye patch for two hours a day to help improve her vision. Dad designs adorable eye patches for daughter ...

  6. Intraocular lens - Wikipedia

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    If the natural lens is left in the eye, the IOL is known as phakic, otherwise it is a pseudophakic lens (or false lens). Both kinds of IOLs are designed to provide the same light-focusing function as the natural crystalline lens. [1] This can be an alternative to LASIK, but LASIK is not an alternative to an IOL for treatment of cataracts.

  7. History of cataract surgery - Wikipedia

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    Cataract surgery is the removal of the natural lens of the eye that has developed a cataract, an opaque or cloudy area. [3] Over time, metabolic changes of the crystalline lens fibres lead to the development of a cataract, causing impairment or loss of vision.

  8. Cataract surgery - Wikipedia

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    Cataract surgery is the most common application of lens removal surgery, and is usually associated with lens replacement. It is used to remove the natural lens of the eye when it has developed a cataract, a cloudy area in the lens that causes visual impairment. [4] [10] Cataracts usually develop slowly and can affect one or both eyes. [4]

  9. Get rid of bags under your eyes with these great home remedies

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    Place a slice of raw potato on your eyes. Leave it for 15-20 mins and you'll notice the size of the bags under eye will reduce. 2. Chilled milk. Dip cotton pads in chilled milk and place on your ...