About 60 Patients Were Able to Take Advantage of Free Eye Surgery
Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the world. Repairing the damage can be costly, but dozens of lucky Kansans are getting their vision fixed for free.
When cataracts are mentioned, people often think of a film that grows on their eyes causing them to see double or blurred images. However, a cataract does not form on the eye, but rather within the eye.
In fact, they are the leading cause of visual loss among adults 55 and older. Eye injuries, certain medications, and diseases such as diabetes and alcoholism have also been known to cause cataracts.
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A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens, the part of the eye responsible for focusing light and producing clear, sharp images. The lens is contained in a sealed bag or capsule. As old cells die they become trapped within the capsule. Over time, the cells accumulate causing the lens to cloud, making images look blurred or fuzzy. For most people, cataracts are a natural result of aging.
In Saturday Wichita, a group of doctors gave patients the gift of sight. Cataracts is a potentially blinding condition that affects millions of Americans. Many can't afford the $3,000 surgery. About 60 patients were able to take advantage of this weekend's clinic.
Filed under Cataract Surgery, Eye Treatment
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