Cataracts are a common problem for many older adults. While they present significant concern as they worsen, cataracts are not a cause of blindness. As such, they do not require immediate treatment as soon as symptoms develop. Because patients are told they can choose to have cataract removal when they see fit, there is a […]
Cataracts represent a common eye problem among older adults. When we look at statistics, we may conclude that it would be difficult to avoid developing this eye condition. Nearly half of adults aged 75 to 85 have cataracts in at least one eye. While cataracts can affect vision severely if not managed and treated in […]
Cataracts represent one of the most commonly treated eye conditions of our time. However, many people are unaware of the various important aspects of recognizing and treating cataracts. Here, explore what you might know about this eye disease so you can be better protected. You may know that cataracts cause vision to become cloudy. This […]
We have an expectation that our prescription eyeglasses will stay consistent for at least a year or two; that we can work on a computer or watch television without our vision becoming cloudy. We also expect to be able to drive at nighttime without having to squint or be blinded by glares and halos around […]
To have cataracts removed means to see the world more clearly. The objective of surgery seems cut-and-dry, and it is in one way. But because cataract removal surgery replaces a clouded lens with one that is functional and clear, there is quite a bit more to this procedure than one may initially imagine. Ultimately, cataract […]
