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Is it possible that the cataract surgery aggravated or caused the macular degeneration?

April 26, 2017aggravated cataract caused macular degeneration possible surgery

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Is it possible that the cataract surgery aggravated or caused the macular degeneration?

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Several studies have been conducted to determine whether or not having cataract surgery causes or worsens macular degeneration. It is generally thought that underlying macular degeneration may sometimes go unnoticed until the cataract is removed and the eye doctor can more easily view the retina.