kataraktioperatsioon
Kataraktioperatsioon, often referred to as cataract surgery, is a surgical procedure to remove the cloudy lens of the eye and replace it with an artificial one. A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens that impairs vision. This clouding can lead to symptoms such as blurred vision, difficulty seeing at night, sensitivity to light, and faded colors.
The surgery is typically performed on an outpatient basis, meaning the patient can go home the same
Once the natural lens is removed, an intraocular lens (IOL) is implanted in its place. IOLs are