These lenses are similar to conventional soft lenses except that they are replaced more frequently. Oftentimes, they are worn for one-month periods and then replaced. Other frequent replacement soft lens types are worn two to three months before they are replaced. Like conventional soft lenses, they have to be cleaned and stored at night and cleaned once a week with an enzymatic cleaner to remove protein deposits.
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The majority of cataract surgeries performed in the U.S. are done with a local anesthetic and IV sedation.
The local anesthesia may be accomplished in one of two ways: either an injection of anesthetic around the eye or anesthetic eye drops p...
