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 do I know when I'm ready for cataract surgery?
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Surgery should be considered when cataracts cause enough loss of vision to interfere with your daily activities. It is not true that cataracts need to be “ripe” before they can be removed or that they need to be removed just because they are... Full Answer
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- Q What vision problems can be corrected at the same time as my cataract?
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Dr. Michael Reynard, OphthalmologyThe primary purpose of cataract surgery is to restore clarity of vision by removing a cloudy lens and replacing it with a clear artificial lens called an intraocular lens implant. Technology for intraocular lens implants and procedures to refine clarity... Full Answer
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- Q Is there any danger in postponing cataract surgery?
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The time for cataract surgery is when the visual impairment reaches the point of altering your life activities (like driving at night or seeing street signs), or interferes with your ability to read, watch TV, or do other activities that are... Full Answer
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- Q Do children get cataracts?
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Children can develop cataracts, but the condition is much more common in older adults. In some cases, infants are born with cataracts, known as congenital cataracts. These may be the result of an illness of the mother during pregnancy or a genetic... Full Answer
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- Q How will cataracts affect my child's vision?
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Dr. David Demartini, OphthalmologyCataracts are very uncommon in children and many are partial and don't require intervention at all. If they cause significant opacity then they can be removed, one eye at a time, to restore vision. Cataracts in children can be more problematic as a child... Full Answer
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- Q How is cataract surgery performed?
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Cataract surgery begins with two incisions in the eye. The cataract is scooped out and an implant replaces the natural lens. Learn more from Dr. Marian Macsai on behalf of NorthShore University HealthSystem about cataract surgery. Full Answer
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- Q How do cataracts affect the body?
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Cataracts develop gradually over time, forming a cloudy layer on the lens of the eye. The lens is found behind the iris, the colored area of the eye. The lens works by focusing the light that comes through your eye so that you can see clear, distinct... Full Answer
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- Q What complications may result from cataracts?
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Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the world; however, surgery to remove cataracts is usually quite safe and effective. Possible complications from cataract surgery include eye infections or bleeding. Surgery also increases a person's risk... Full Answer
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- Q What happens during a cataract surgery?
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At the hospital or eye clinic, drops are put into your eye to dilate the pupil. The area around your eye is washed and cleansed. The operation usually lasts less than one hour and is almost painless. Many people choose to stay awake during surgery.... Full Answer
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- Q How are cataracts treated in people with diabetes?
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To help deal with mild cataracts, you may need to wear sunglasses more often and use glare-control lenses in your glasses. For cataracts that interfere greatly with vision, doctors usually remove the lens of the eye. Sometimes the patient gets a new... Full Answer
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