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What is recovery like after cataract surgery?

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What is recovery like after cataract surgery?

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Many people dread cataract surgery because they're afraid of a lengthy recovery period. HealthMaker Steve McLeod, MD, chair of Ophthalmology at UCSF, addresses the issue in this video.

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