During cataract surgery the cloudy lens is removed from the eye and usually replaced by a permanent intraocular lens implant. Incredible advances have been made in the technology and procedures used by an ophthalmologist to perform this surgery. As the name implies, the incision used to remove the cloudy lens and replace it with an implant is small enough that stitches are not necessary. This is a large benefit because it reduces the chance of complications and improves healing time. Each year more than 1.4 million people undergo cataract surgery.
Cataract surgery is a highly successful medical procedure.
Early detection is the first step to an effective program. Diabetes Mellitus is a condition which causes a person's blood sugar levels to be elevated. Over time, these elevated blood sugar levels can affect a number of organs throughout the body. These include the heart, nerves, blood vessels, kidneys and the eyes. The eyes can be affected in different ways.