Cataracts

What is a cataract?

Cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss in the world. Cataracts are a medical condition in which the lens of the eye becomes opaque over time, resulting in blurred vision.

There are three types of cataracts:

• Subcapsular Cataracts: Most common for people with diabetes or those who take high doses of steroidmedications where vision loss forms at the back of the lens.
• Nuclear Cataracts: Typically associated with aging where cataracts form from the deep central zone of the lens.
• Cortical Cataracts: This type of cataract occurs in wedge-like opacities that start in the periphery of the lens and works its way to the center of the cortex.

Frequent Symptoms:

• Blurred vision
• Lights may seem brighter than they actually are
• Colors might not seem as vibrant as they used to
• Temporary improvement of near vision

Possible Causes of Cataracts:

• Aging
• Ultraviolet radiation from sunlight and other sources
• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• Obesity
• Smoking
• Prolonged use of corticosteroid medications
• Statin medicines used to reduce cholesterol

How To Treat Them:

When symptoms first appear, new glasses, appropriate lighting, other visual aids and a nutritionally balanced diet may ease the symptoms. Eye care tips however, cataract surgery is the most successful way to restore your vision. Schedule an appointment for a consultation to see if surgery is right for you. Scheduling An Eye Exam