A 73-year old male patient complains of progressive darkening and clouding across his entire left field of vision. The patient reports no pain or trauma, and the progression has taken place very gradually. He is diagnosed with a cataract in the left eye. What is the likely postoperative treatment plan for this patient?

A 73-year old male patient complains of progressive darkening and clouding across his entire left field of vision. The patient reports no pain or trauma, and the progression has taken place very gradually. He is diagnosed with a cataract in the left eye. What is the likely postoperative treatment plan for this patient?

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Chapter17: Otorhinolaryngologic Surgery

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