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In this chapter the anatomy and physiology of the lens are described. How cataracts develop, and their symptoms and signs, are then discussed. The current cataract surgery pathway is explained in detail.
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Galloway, N.R., Amoaku, W.M.K., Galloway, P.H., Browning, A.C. (2016). Cataract. In: Common Eye Diseases and their Management. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-32869-0_11
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