CATARACT: A MODERN PERSPECTIVE ON CONSERVATIVE TREATMENT APPROACHES
Keywords:
Keywords: Cataract, lens, opacification, prevention, phacoemulsificationAbstract
Аnnotation. Cataract is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide
and represents a significant medical and social issue in many countries.
Surgical extraction with intraocular lens implantation remains the only effective
treatment. Despite advancements in phacoemulsification and WHO programs
aimed at improving access to ophthalmologic care, surgery is still unavailable for
some patients due to factors such as high costs, limited access to specialized care,
systemic contraindications, or psychological unpreparedness. Cataracts
significantly impair work capacity and quality of life.
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