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Cataract

Alternate Names : Clouding of the Lens

Cataract | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the condition diagnosed?

Diagnosis of cataracts begins with a medical history and physical exam. The healthcare provider can use a slit lamp to examine the eye. When the pupil is dilated, the provider can see any cloudiness in the lens.


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Cataract: Prevention & Expectations

Author: William Stevens, MD
Reviewer: Sal Sandoval, MD
Date Reviewed: 09/10/01



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