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Once a cataract has been removed, it will never come back again. It is possible, however, to develop an after-cataract membrane or posterior capsular opacity (PCO) weeks to years after cataract surgery. Although this cloudy membrane that forms behind the intraocular lens can reduce vision much like the original cataract did, it is much more easily and safely removed with a YAG laser treatment, which removes this film forever.
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Cataracts
Cloudy vision, foggy vision - that's how people describe cataracts. A cataract is a clouding of the eye's lens that happens so gradually you may not really notice it until you have trouble driving at night or difficulty reading. A...
t that point, you may need cataract surgery - a standard procedure that is very effective.
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