Cataract Surgery
Chandler Buchert
Cataract Facts
“By age 80, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery” (Facts).
Nuclear Cataract
“Nuclear cataracts cause a slow progressive yellowing or browning of the central core of the lens as it undergoes compression and hardening” (Albert).
Cortical Cataract
“Cortical cataracts are spokelike opacities that extend from the lens periphery toward the centre” (Albert).
Posterior Subcapsular Cataracts
“Posterior subcapsular cataracts are located near the very back of the lens and, if present in troublesome location, can cause vision difficulties even at relatively small size” (Albert).
Posterior Capsule Opacification
“People who have had cataract surgery may develop a common complication known as posterior capsule opacification (PCO), or secondary cataract. This happens when the back of the lens capsule – the part of the lens that wasn’t removed during surgery and the now supports the lens implant – becomes cloudy and impairs your vision” (Cataract).