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Left eye cataract
I am a 24 year old boy suffering from cataract in my left eye , doctor suggested me to get a surgery
for it . But he could not point out the exact reason for the cataract formation.
so my query is about what kind of lens should i opt for surgery and does there is any classification of lens on base of quality
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Usually cataract starts in old age
In young age it might be due to diabetes, trauma or steroid use
Only treatment is surgery
Best lens is acrylic hydrophobic lens
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Hello, some cataract are congenital ,reason is yet to find .In old age group patients most common cause for cataract is diabetes , since he is 24 year old it could be congenital cataract . Doctor suggest operation if cataract is affecting your vision otherwise you can wait till it matures . Doctor replace lens with same kind of clean lens. You don't have to opt.
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