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5 Things You Didn't Know about Cataract Surgery

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 Cataract surgery is one of the most common and successful operations performed today with about 50,000 cases per year in Singapore. For a certain subset of patients, however, Bladeless cataract surgery has some advantages. So, how do you know which type of cataract surgery is right for you? Here are five facts about both types of cataract surgery that you probably didn't know. Consult your ophthalmologist to decide which alternative is best for you. You are welcome to seek the advice of your eye surgeon, as cataract surgery in Singapore is widely performed. 1. How Cataract Surgery as it is known (Phacoemulsification) is performed and its benefits Traditional cataract surgery is known as Manual phacoemulsification . Most people do not know this but with a needle, the eye surgeon or cataract surgeon makes a tiny incision in your cornea. This opening was then used to insert a small instrument. It is situated behind your pupil, where the lens of your eye is enclosed in a capsule. A ...

5 Things You Didn't Know about Macular Degeneration

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  What Is Macular Degeneration Caused by Age? Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a progressive eye condition that can lead to blindness. In people over the age of 60, it is the leading cause of serious, permanent vision loss. It occurs when the macula, the tiny central part of the retina, wears down. The retina is the back of your eye's light-sensing nerve tissue. Age-related macular degeneration is the name given to the condition because it develops when people age. It rarely results in blindness, but it can cause significant vision problems so you should get Macular Degeneration Treatment. Stargardt disease, also known as juvenile macular degeneration, is a form of macular degeneration that affects children and young adults. 1) There are two types of Macular Degeneration There are two forms of age-related macular degeneration: Dry Form The macula of people with this condition may have yellow deposits called drusen. A few small drusen do not affect your vision. Howev...