Medical treatment of cataract
@article{Toh2007MedicalTO,
title={Medical treatment of cataract},
author={Tze'yo Toh and J. Morton and J. Coxon and M. Elder},
journal={Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology},
year={2007},
volume={35}
}The incidence of cataract continues to increase with the ageing of the population. Surgical treatment with phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation remains the only proven treatment. This, however, is associated with significant cost and is not readily available especially in the developing countries where the prevalence of cataract is the highest. Medical treatment of cataract is therefore a highly desired alternative. Since the last major review of medical treatment of cataract… Expand
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