Anatomy of the Eye
Features that Protect the Eyes
How Vision Occurs
Eye-Structure Abnormalities
Cataracts and Lens Function

What Causes Cataracts?
Types of Cataracts
How Common Are Cataracts?
How Do Cataracts Affect the Eyes?

Cataracts Symptoms
Dealing with Early Cataract Symptoms

How Aging Takes a Toll
Nutrition and Free Radicals
Congenital Cataracts
Illness-Related Cataracts
Traumatic Cataracts
Other Risk Factors

Choosing Your Eye Doctor
Scheduling Your Eye Exam
Preparing for Your Eye Exam
Comprehensive Eye Examination

Are You a Candidate for Cataract Surgery?
Deciding When to Have Cataract Surgery
The Basics of Cataract Surgery
Types of Cataract Surgery
Replacement Lenses

Before Surgery
During the Procedure
After Surgery
Guidelines for Care at Home
Vision Immediately after Surgery
Results of Cataract Surgery

Normal Side Effects
Potential Complications During Surgery
Potential Complications After Surgery
When to Call Your Doctor

Cataract Prevention Strategies
Prevention of After-Cataracts (Posterior Capsule Opacification)
Intraocular Lens (IOL) Improvements
Also Being Studied