Any opacity in the lens or capsule, whether developmental or acquired, is called a cataract. As a general rule, developmental opacities are partial and stationary, acquired opacities progress until the entire lens is involved; but exceptions are well known in both cases. The term “cataract” however is associated with anxiety among patients which is quite unnecessary.  The procedure for cataract surgery takes only a few minutes and s over before you know it.  Proper knowledge of the condition however may help alleviate the anxiety…

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