Cataracts
Cloudy vision, foggy vision - that's how people describe cataracts. A cataract is a clouding of the eye's lens that happens so gradually you may not really notice it until you have trouble driving at night or difficulty reading. At that point, you may need cataract surgery - a standard procedure that is very effective.
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- Q How can I prevent cataracts from developing?
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Although most cataracts are related to aging, there are steps you can take to reduce your chances of developing them. Since cataracts can be caused by UV exposure, wear visors and sunglasses that provide 100% UV protection. Avoid smoking and second-hand... Full Answer
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- Q How long will it take me to recover after cataract surgery?
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Cataract surgery is a relatively simple and straightforward procedure. In most cases, only local anesthesia is necessary, and patients can go home the same day. In fact, the procedure itself only takes about 30 minutes. Doctors may restrict a patient... Full Answer
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- Q What are the benefits of premium intraocular lenses (IOLs) for cataracts?
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Cataracts are a disease in which the eye’s clear lens becomes clouded, requiring surgical removal. Cataracts are treated with intraocular lens (IOL) implants. "Hundreds of IOLs are now on the market," says Kevin M. Miller, MD, Kolokotrones... Full Answer
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- Q How are cataracts treated?
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Cataract treatment is usually based on the severity of the symptoms. Stronger eyeglass lenses, the use of anti-reflective lens coating, or stronger lighting while reading, may help while symptoms are minimal. When cataracts interfere with your everyday... Full Answer
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- Q What is a cataract?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyCataracts are the Number 1 cause of blindness in the world. Learn more about cataracts in this video of Dr. Oz. Full Answer
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- Q What do I need to know about cataract surgery?
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Cataract surgery “is very safe and takes only 15 minutes,” says D. Rex Hamilton, M.D., director of the UCLA Laser Refractive Center. Vision generally returns to normal by the next day, and Dr. Hamilton adds that multifocal lenses... Full Answer
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- Q What are the symptoms of cataracts?
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A cataract occurs when there are changes in the proteins that make up the normally clear lens of the eye. This causes the lens to become cloudy or opaque, preventing clear vision. Cataracts can form very slowly, with the first signs including: Clouded... Full Answer
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- Q When is cataract surgery appropriate?
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Dr. David Demartini, OphthalmologyCataract surgery is most commonly performed when the patient is bothered by decreased vision in the eye that has the cataract. Just having a cataract is not necessarily a reason to have surgery. Occasionally, there is more than one cause for the... Full Answer
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- Q When is cataract surgery not recommended?
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Dr. David Demartini, OphthalmologyCataract surgery is usually very successful and improves vision for a majority of patients. However there are times when the surgery could cause problems for the eye such as make diabetic retinopathy worse, activate previous herpes keratitis, increase... Full Answer
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- Q Who can get cataracts?
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Typically the occurrence of cataracts is related to aging. More than 17 percent of Americans ages 40 and older have a cataract in one or both eyes. More than half of all Americans ages 80 and older have cataracts. Other causes can be: Smoking/alcohol... Full Answer
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