EYE PROBLEMS — CATARACTS
Symptoms
Clouding of the eye's natural lens, sensitivity to excessive light,
difficulty reading, loss of color perception, loss of depth perception,
night blindness, and suddenly being able to read without your glasses.
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Causes
Cataracts occur when the protein in the lens, which is usually arranged
in a precise way that keeps the lens clear and allows light through,
starts clumping together to cloud a small area of the lens. This is
the start or beginning of a cataract, and over time, it may grow larger
and cloud more of the lens, making it harder to see.
Treatment Available
Cataracts can be corrected with the following:
More Information on Cataracts:
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Commonly Asked Questions:
Are you one of the millions of men who take Flomax?
If so, you should make sure to alert your eye physician. Flomax has been associated with extra difficulty during cataract surgery and requires extra preparation to ensure a good outcome. Tell your doctor if you take Flomax.
What will help?
When symptoms begin to appear, you may be able to improve your vision
for a while using new glasses, strong bifocals, magnification, appropriate
lighting or other visual aids.
Think about surgery when your cataracts have progressed enough to seriously
impair your vision and affect your daily life.
What is an Intraocular Lens Implant?
It is a plastic replacement for the lens of the eye.
Am I a good candidate for an Intraocular Lens
Implant?
If your symptoms are impairing your vision and affecting your daily
life, it might be time to talk to your eye care professional. Make
an appointment here.
How soon after surgery will I see well?
If you have an intraocular lens (IOL) implanted during surgery, normal
vision should be restored within a few weeks.
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