What is a cataract?

A cataract is a general clouding that develops in the midsections of the crystalline lenses of the eyeballs. Cataracts can vary is severity from quite mild to causing complete opaqueness. Light rays are obstructed from entering the eye for processing and the result is disrupted vision that worsens over time.

Cataract surgeries are some of the safest and most performed eye enhancement operations across the planet.

A step-by-step guide to cataract surgery:

• First, the surgeon will create a very entry point at the outer edge of the cornea;

◦ Entry point is only big enough for surgical instruments to be able to fit through;

• After making the entry, the surgeon gently peels away the top layer of the lens;

◦ This allows access to the inner areas of the lens where the cataract has developed;

• Next, the cataract is broken into smaller segments and removed with a special surgical tool like an ultrasound;

• A replacement lens is inserted into the space where the natural lens used to be;

◦There are various types of advanced lens that can be used. These lenses have the ability to correct distance, near and intermediate vision – also there is a lens that can correct astigmatism.

◦Many patients are able to reduce their need for glasses after cataract surgery with the availability of advanced lenses that are multi-focal (distance, near and intermediate vision).

• The entry point is so small that it is often watertight and requires no suturing whatsoever;

• Healing is rapid and complications are rarely experienced.

Other facts about cataracts and cataract surgery:

• Early cataract development may cause a shift in prescription, such as increased myopia (nearsightedness);

• The gradual “yellowing” associated with cataract development often causes patients to ineffectively perceive blue hues and white paper often looks dingy;

• The condition most often affects both eyes, although one eye normally is affected before the other;

• Left untreated for too long, cataracts can and do cause a dramatic decrease in vision;

Cataract surgery is a safe, cost-effective method to alleviate the debilitating symptoms of cataracts. It’s advisable to consult with a cataract surgeon and make sure that all of your questions and concerns are addressed prior to committing to the procedure.

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It is said that Diabetes is the second leading reason for developing cataracts in the United States. So what’s the number one reason? Age. It is a fact that by age 75 about 70% of Americans will have cataracts that will affect their daily life. That is quite a big number. And what can we do about it. Reduce the risk factors as much as possible and get regular check ups to protect your vision.

Below are some risk factors for Cataracts:

Risk Factors:

Age

Diabetes

Smoking

Obesity

Medications [Such as Corticosteroids]

If you feel you may have some of these risk factors already you can check out the symptoms of Cataracts below:

Symptoms of Cataracts:

Blurred vision

Dimming/fading colors

Increased sensitivity to light

Double vision

Headaches

Eye strain

Although Cataracts is typically a slowly progressive disease and can generally be caught soon. In some people for instance those with Diabetes it can progress rapidly. It is always best to get your eyes examined whenever you see changes in vision. It could mean your vision if its not taken care of properly. For more information on Cataracts and other eye conditions visit: http://www.boxerwachler.com

Cataracts is a condition many of us know all to well. However understanding the impact it has on your vision and that there is help is something that is misunderstood. Cataracts can affect people for many different reasons. Knowing the symptoms of the condition will assist with early detection and in many cases save your vision.

Symptoms of Cataracts:

Poor night vision

Increasing light to read

Fading colors or yellows

Glare

Increased sensitivity to sunlight glare

Increased sensitivity to headlights

Painless blurred vision

Cataracts can affect each person differently and though in age-related cases cataracts generally progresses slowly; patients with diabetes can have very rapid development of cataracts. Though the myth is that a cataract is a long progressive disease know one really can determine how fast it will progress from one person to the next. The best advice is to get checked regularly and if you are a diabetic being examined yearly is very important.

Risk Factors for Cataracts:

Though most of us a think cataract is an age related condition there are many other ways you can be affected by cataracts.

Below are a few risk factors to consider:

Family history of Cataracts

Diabetes other medical conditions

Eye injury

Medications [ie steroids]

Radiation

Long term light [UV] exposure

Previous eye surgeries

Low diet enriched in antioxidants [vegetables and fruits]

Treatments for Cataracts:

In past years many doctors used a procedure that waits to remove the cataracts until the vision has been significantly reduced. However now doctors like Dr. Boxer Wachler of the Boxer Wachler Vision Institute are using Natural lens Replacement to improve the vision of patients before cataracts rob their vision. When the very early stage of cataracts begin, usually in individuals in their 50’s, the lens can be replaced. The benefit is patients have excellent distance and near vision and never need to worry about experiencing poor vision from cataract.

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