There are nearly three million Americans undergoing cataract surgery annually. This handbook is for those anticipating their procedure and covers the most frequently asked questions, such as "e;what type of new lens is implanted in the eye?,"e; "e;what type of anesthesia is used?,"e; "e;is there pain after the surgery?,"e; and "e;how soon will vision improve?"e; Also included is a photographic outline illustrating how cataracts are removed and how new intraocular lenses are implanted.