Cataracts are a very common problem around the world. It is said that, on an annual basis, nearly 25 million Americans are diagnosed with this condition. Cataracts are a leading cause of vision loss, which can sound concerning. However, the silver lining with this condition as opposed to others, like glaucoma, is that vision loss… Read More »
It is estimated that one-quarter of the population will have cataracts by age 65. The older we get, the greater our chances of cataracts. Patients often want to know if they can reverse cataracts if they act quickly when they notice the symptoms of this condition. The answer is no. Cataracts are not reversible. That… Read More »
It is reasonable to expect to be able to drive comfortably at nighttime, to work at a computer or watch television without screens looking cloudy or dull. When speaking with others, either in person or on video-chat, we expect to be able to read facial cues and see details of other’s faces. For people with… Read More »
Cataracts represent one of the most prevalent eye conditions among older adults. The condition is characterized by the clouding of the natural lens of one or both eyes. As changes progress on the lens, light is prevented from passing through to the retina. As a result, vision worsens over time. The symptoms of cataracts develop… Read More »
Cataracts are a condition that describes the progressive clouding of the natural lens of the eye. Globally, millions of people have cataracts. Fortunately, it is a condition that can be reversed with proper care; cataracts do not cause blindness like other eye diseases might. However, vision can become so clouded that it becomes difficult to… Read More »
Cataract removal is a beneficial and necessary procedure that has been performed for many years. As technology has advanced in the area of intraocular lens replacement, patient outcomes have improved. Now, patients can not only avoid the use of thick “coke-bottle” glasses after cataract surgery but they may be able to greatly reduce their need… Read More »
To have a cataract means that the lens of one or both of the eyes has become stiff and cloudy. This happens when tiny protein particles clump together on the lens. Once accumulation begins, it progresses until vision becomes obscured by a virtual fog bank. Cataracts currently affect millions of Americans. It has been estimated… Read More »
Cataract removal is a two-part process. Because the procedure involves removing a clouded lens, there is a necessity for a new lens. Decades ago, when cataract surgery was first developed, patients were left with an enormous need for eyeglasses. This was because there was no variety in the type of lens that was placed after… Read More »
When cataracts develop, eyesight tends to progressively worsen. Cataract removal surgery is a safe and effective way to regain sharper vision. The procedure itself is uncomplicated on our end. However, we understand that patients may feel apprehensive about having eye surgery. One of the most common questions we are asked involves recovery from cataract surgery.… Read More »
According to studies, more than 20 million middle-aged Americans have cataracts. Research suggests that more than half of the population will have cataracts by the time they reach age 75. The prevalence of this vision-depleting condition is only expected to increase in the coming decades. The more we know about cataracts, the better-equipped we can… Read More »
