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Cataracts are an age-related eye disease that is accompanied by a clouding of the lens of the eye. The only treatment option is an operation in which the clouded lens is replaced with a plastic lens. Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Peter Walter, Director of our Ophthalmology Clinic, answers the most important questions on this topic in the video. 00:00 Introduction 00:20 What is a cataract? 00:44 Are there early signs that indicate the disease? 01:04 What symptoms are associated with the disease? 01:25 How can the disease be treated? 01:51 How does the operation work? 02:38 What are the consequences of the disease if it is not treated? 02:51 How well does the operation help against vision loss? 03:17 What complications can arise during the operation? ____About this channel____________________________________________________________________ Here, the RWTH Aachen University Hospital provides information on current topics in university medicine, gives tips for a healthy lifestyle, dispels medical myths and introduces interesting employees from nursing and medical professions and many other areas. ____Social Media________________________________________________________________ Facebook: / uniklinikrwthaachen Twitter: / uniklinikaachen Instagram: / uniklinik_rwth_aachen