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Intraocular Lens Implantation: Faster, More Complete Rehabilitation of the Cataract Patient †
Author(s) -
Hirschman Henry
Publication year - 1977
Publication title -
journal of the american geriatrics society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.992
H-Index - 232
eISSN - 1532-5415
pISSN - 0002-8614
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-5415.1977.tb00920.x
Subject(s) - medicine , optometry , intraocular lens , lens (geology) , rehabilitation , cataract extraction , ophthalmology , physical therapy , optics , physics
Cataract, the leading cause of blindness in the United States, chiefly affects the elderly. Surgical therapy in the 1920's is contrasted with that in the 1970's. Visual corrections with spectacles, contact lenses, and intraocular lenses are discussed. Intraocular lens implantation, when performed by specially trained surgeons, offers cataract patients prompt and complete visual rehabilitation.