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Cataract is one of the common eye conditions that require invasive surgery. It is the increased opacity of the lens of the eyes. Common symptoms include seeing halos around lights, cloudy or blurred vision with sensitivity to glare and light. Cataracts are treated through ophthalmic surgery. The affected lens is removed and replaced with an artificial one, called an intraocular lens. This type of surgery uses a special set of cataract surgery instruments.

What are cataract surgery instruments?

Cataract surgery requires a standard set of cataract surgical instruments[1] due to the delicate nature of the eyes. General instruments may be too large and coarse for use in this surgical procedure, which may do more damage than good. Here a list of the common cataract surgery instruments:

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