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Cataract in Detail

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Cataract in Detail
About Cataract

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Cataract is derived from the Greek word cataraetos, which describes especially running water. Rapidly running water turns white, as do nature of cataracts. The lens is a crystalline transparent structure, situated within the eyeball composed of protein and water. As long as the lens is transparent we are able to see the world. Any factor that leads to a loss of transparency of the lens can cause cataract.

Latest Publication and Research on Cataract in Detail - Updated on 12/02/2011

The changing fate of the corneal endothelium in cataract surgery. - Published by PubMed

The changing fate of the corneal endothelium in cataract surgery. - Published by PubMed

Parental knowledge, attitude and practice related to blindness of children in some selected upazilla of bangladesh. - Published by PubMed

Parental knowledge, attitude and practice related to blindness of children in some selected upazilla of bangladesh. - Published by PubMed

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Posted by: ishaj(Guest) Posted on: 08/02/2009

am a student nurse and am writin on cataract, i need some help on d literature of cataract because i dont have enough details or any of you can please help me with a proper web site

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Posted by: mihir1978 Posted on: 11/17/2008

Here is a good site for cataract info.
[url]www.geocities.com/mihir_shah_m[/url]

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