A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens in the eye. This lens is responsible for focusing the light entering the eye onto the retina. Symptoms of a cataract may include: blurry vision double vision light sensitivity difficulty seeing at night seeing bright colors as faded or yellowish Cataract Surgery – Does it Increase… Continue Reading »
Treating Cataracts
Cataract Surgery and Healthy Hips: A Winning Combination
Cataracts are a clouding of the eye’s lens that occurs through the natural process of aging. process. The exact cause of cataracts remains unknown, although it may be a result of injury, certain medications, illnesses (such as diabetes), prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light and smoking. The primary symptom of cataracts is blurry and distorted vision…. Continue Reading »
Making the Most out of Your Cataract Surgery
A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens in the eye that distorts vision. Cataracts affect millions of people each year, including more than half of all Americans over the age of 65. Cataract Symptoms: Pre-Surgery The symptoms of a cataract include: unclear or blurry vision diminished color vision glare with poor night vision… Continue Reading »
What Can I Expect When I Have Cataract Surgery?
By the age of 80, about 50% of people will develop a cataract. A cataract results when proteins in the eye clump and cause the natural lens in the eye to become cloudy. Reasons to Correct Cataracts with Surgery In time, performing everyday tasks and activities with cataracts becomes frustrating due to symptoms such as:… Continue Reading »
Cataract Surgery May Reduce the Risk of Dementia
Researchers from the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle have discovered a correlation between cataract surgery and the development of dementia, including Alzheimer’s Disease (the most common form of dementia). How Can Cataract Surgery Reduce the Risk of Dementia? The authors of the study analyzed data from over 3,000 participants. They found that… Continue Reading »
Everything to Know About Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery
As you may already know, a cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens causing blurry vision. In order to fix the problem, an Ophthalmologist (Eye MD and surgeon) must remove the cataract and replace it with a synthetic intraocular lens. What is Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery? In Laser-Assisted cataract surgery, a device is placed… Continue Reading »