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Cataract (Cataracts) Summary

Description: Partial or complete opacity on or in the lens or capsule of one or both eyes, impairing vision or causing blindness. The many kinds of cataract are classified by their morphology (size, shape, location) or etiology (cause and time of occurrence). (Dorland, 27th ed)

Also Known As: Cataracts; Cataracts, Membranous; Lens Opacity; Membranous Cataract; Membranous Cataracts Show All >>

Networked: 17262 relevant articles (930 outcomes, 2090 trials/studies) for this Disease

Key Drugs and Agents for Cataract

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Lidocaine (Xylocaine) : 35 outcomes 25 studies in 150 results : FDA 168 Generic
  2. Ophthalmic Solutions (Eye Drops) : 24 outcomes 31 studies in 175 results : IBA
  3. Retinaldehyde (Retinal) : 19 outcomes 36 studies in 677 results : IBA
  4. Dexamethasone (Maxidex) : 15 outcomes 19 studies in 84 results : FDA 77 Generic
  5. Diclofenac (SR 38) : 15 outcomes 18 studies in 66 results : FDA 39 Generic
  6. Sodium Selenite (Selenite) : 14 outcomes 47 studies in 159 results : IBA
  7. Ketorolac : 13 outcomes 11 studies in 41 results : IBA
  8. Antioxidants : 12 outcomes 29 studies in 122 results : IBA
  9. Mitomycin (Mitomycin-C) : 12 outcomes 10 studies in 66 results : FDA 7 Generic
  10. Trypan Blue : 12 outcomes 7 studies in 60 results : FDA 2
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Diseases Related to Cataract

  1. Glaucoma
  2. Inflammation
  3. Cataract (Cataracts)
  4. Pain (Aches)
  5. Macular Edema
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Key Therapies for Cataract

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  1. Phacoemulsification : 165 outcomes 271 studies in 2091 results
  2. Intraocular Lenses (Intraocular Lens) : 86 outcomes 172 studies in 1971 results
  3. Vitrectomy : 45 outcomes 66 studies in 814 results
  4. Cataract Extraction : 40 outcomes 75 studies in 794 results
  5. Trabeculectomy (Trabeculoplasty) : 39 outcomes 40 studies in 415 results
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