Currently, surgery is the only recommended treatment for cataracts. The surgeon will remove the cloudy lens and replace it with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL). The ophthalmologist will pick an IOL for each patient. In some cases, this procedure can even fix a refractive error that was previously corrected with corrective lenses.[1][2]
What are some of the main medical treatments for cataracts?
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The main medical treatment for cataracts is surgery, during which the cloudy lens is removed and replaced with an artificial intraocular lens chosen by the surgeon. This procedure can also correct refractive errors that may have required corrective lenses.