glossary

The natural lens is suspended within the eye by elastic fibres around its circumference. These, and the lens capsule are retained during the cataract surgery to allow the lens implant to be supported in the position that the original lens occupied.

Devices such as magnifiers and closed circuit television sets that can help people with sub-normal vision see more and function better in day to day activities. Also known as Low Vision aids.

Using eye drops or ointment.