Breakthrough Cataract Treatment Eliminates Need for Glasses.More than 20 million Americans suffer from cataracts Cataracts Definition A cataract is a cloudiness or opacity in the normally transparent crystalline lens of the eye. This cloudiness can cause a decrease in vision and may lead to eventual blindness. and chances are, as you age, you will too. Cataract surgery Cataract Surgery Definition Cataract surgery is a procedure performed to remove a cloudy lens from the eye; usually an intraocular lens is implanted at the same time. Purpose The purpose of cataract surgery is to restore clear vision. is the most commonly performed surgery in the U.S., yet most patients still need reading glasses after the procedure. A breakthrough new technology is promising relief. Video Available You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/home.aspx?story=31087 This multimedia news story is for free and unrestricted use on your news information site (and for print or broadcast too). Visit http://www.newstream.com to download To receive a file transmitted over a network. In any communications session, "download" means receive, and "upload" means send. The download/upload often implies a big/little scenario, in which data is being downloaded from the "big" server into the "little" user's computer. video, audio, text, graphics and photos. If you have any questions about the story, or about Newstream.com, please write to us at info@newstream.com. |
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