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MYTHS |
FACTS |
| Cataract must be "ripe"
before it is removed. |
Cataract surgery today is
a safe procedure unlike older days. The timing of surgery depends upon
the visual needs of the individual. |
| Can cataract be cured with
"eye drops". |
Surgery is the only cure
for cataract. |
| Cataract is a disease. |
Cataract is a normal aging
process. |
| Using Computers can damage
your eyes. |
Using computers for
prolonged periods of time can produce eye strain or fatigue but it
does not cause harm to your eyes. |
| All opticians and
optometrist are eye doctors. |
An ophthalmologist is the
only medical eye doctor qualified to provide total eye care. |
| Eyes can be transplanted. |
Medical science has no way
to transplant whole eyes. The CORNEA (clear front part of the eye), is
the only part which can be transplanted |
