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Cataracts - Medications

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A small number of adults and children with cataracts may benefit for a short time from eyedrops that widen (dilate) the pupil. These eyedrops increase the amount of light getting into the eye. They may also be used in children under age 2 who have cataracts, to prevent loss of vision until surgery can be done.

Medication Choices

Mydriatic eyedrops

What To Think About

There is currently no medicine that will cure cataracts.

Last Updated: 10/01/2007

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