Congenital cataract is the clouding of the natural lens of the eye, called the crystalline lens, resulting in symptoms such as a white or gray spot in the pupil, which is in the center of the eye, or the absence of a red reflection in the eye when taking a photo, for example, and can […]
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Lutein is a carotenoid, a yellow-orange pigment with antioxidant action that protects the eyes against the sun’s ultraviolet rays and against the blue light emitted by computers and cell phones, helping to prevent cataracts and macular degeneration. Furthermore, lutein also helps prevent premature aging, because it protects the skin against free radicals and ultraviolet rays […]
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Cataract surgery is a procedure in which the crystalline lens is removed, a transparent structure that works like a lens, which has an opaque stain, and is then replaced with a transparent synthetic lens, which allows vision to be restored. This surgery can be performed using two main surgical techniques: phacoemulsification, popularly known as FACO, […]
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Cataract is the clouding of the crystalline lens, which is the natural lens of the eye that allows objects to be focused, which makes it difficult for light to pass to the retina, causing symptoms such as blurred vision, halos around the light or progressive loss of vision. The main cause of cataracts is the […]
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