Cataracts in middle-aged and elderly people

Author: Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, translated by Tian Yue'e
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Publish Date: 1998-04-01
Features: From basic medical knowledge to cutting-edge frontiers, this book provides a comprehensive explanation in layman's terms, discussing common diseases faced by ordinary people. It breaks away from the rigid style of medical textbooks, with the entire team from the world-renowned Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology contributing to explain knowledge about elderly diseases. The book covers all aspects of preventing and treating diseases in the daily lives of the elderly in meticulous detail, leaving people amazed. With hundreds of illustrations and charts, its a vast amount of research findings, rare in the world. After reading this book, elderly people will know how to take care of themselves, and their children will understand how to care for their parents. Cataracts are a natural part of aging and are unavoidable for anyone. Why do people develop cataracts? Can they be prevented? How is the surgery performed? What is the prognosis? How much does it cost? How long does the hospital stay last? This book explains these numerous questions in an extremely clear and accessible manner. Additionally, it provides detailed explanations on the treatment of cataracts caused by diseases such as diabetes.