Health Animation - Cataract

Developed by Medindia Content Team | Health Animation Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Apr 10, 2014

An animation of how cataract of the lens can cause blurring of images on the retina.

Disclaimer

The procedure/surgery depicted in this video is for information purpose only. Depending on the patient condition, the procedure/surgery methodology could vary in actuality.

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