An 80-year-old with gradually progressive bilateral lens opacities complains of difficulty reading and glare. According to NICE guidelines what is the...

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An 80-year-old with gradually progressive bilateral lens opacities complains of difficulty reading and glare. According to NICE guidelines what is the primary treatment to improve vision?

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Phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation

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Long-term topical steroids

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Laser photocoagulation

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No intervention is recommended

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Spectacle change alone

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An 80-year-old with gradually progressive bilateral lens opacities complains of difficulty reading and glare. According to NICE guidelines what is the primary treatment to improve vision?