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By: Adapted from eGuidelines+ by Emily McKisson, MS, BSN, RN, CNOR
Published: 1/9/2025
Cataract surgery is one of the most common ophthalmic procedures performed today. Patients who are eligible for this procedure often present with symptoms associated with the accumulation of proteins on their eye's natural lens. The primary symptom reported by these patients is often described as a cloudy or hazy visual field. Cataract extraction is indicated when these visual changes affect a patient’s ability to perform everyday activities, thereby impacting his or her quality of life.
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