Cataract removal: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

Cataract Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster cataract A cataract is a cloudy area in the lens of the eye that leads to a decrease in vision of the eye Cataracts often develop slowly and can affect one or both cataract Cataract Causes and Types Cataracts form when protein builds up in the lens of your eye and makes it cloudy This keeps light from passing

cataract Cataract surgery removes your clouded lens and replaces it with a clear artificial lens called an IOL Providers recommend surgery when cataract symptoms