As we age, the body tissues change – including the eye structure. The soft, delicate lenses in the eyes can become harder, eventually becoming opaque, and affecting vision. Cataract treatment can restore your vision and bring back the clear, sharp vision you enjoyed in your younger years, while reducing your need for distance and reading glasses.
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Cataract Overview
The lens of the eye is an amazing part of the structure, and functions like a camera lens to focus light passing to the back of the eye. As the years pass, the proteins in the lens start to deteriorate and break down, leaving the lens cloudy and vision blurred. The impact of cataracts starts slowly, but eventually can have a very serious impact upon vision -- and should be treated in the early stages.
Cataract Treatment
Cataracts are treated with a special surgical procedure, often with the uses of a laser, that replaces the natural lens with a lens implant. The restorative lens implant functions in many ways like a natural lens, and becomes a permanent part of your eye.
Detection & Prevention
To determine if you have cataracts, several tests must be performed. Your eye must be dilated so our ophthalmologist can look deep into the eye structure and view the lens, as well as other parts of your eye. You can help stave off the development of cataracts by having a thorough eye exam each year, eating a healthy, nutritious diet, reducing alcohol consumption, wearing sunglasses in bright sun, and for those with diabetes, carefully following the regimen your doctor advises to keep the condition under control.
Advanced Cataract Surgery
Advanced Cataract Surgery
As we experience the beautiful years of our lives filled with memories of growing families, laughing with friends, celebrating holidays and plenty of birthdays in between, our vision ages right along with us. The natural lens in our eye begins to cloud, resulting in cataracts.
Cataract Treatment
Cataract Treatment
Having cataracts is frustrating. The condition is characterized by an irreversible cloudiness in vision.
Detection and Prevention
Detection and Prevention
Early detection is the key to identifying and treating cataracts before they worsen and impact qualify of life. There are some warning signs that indicate you may be developing cataracts, or another eye condition or disease.
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Cataract FAQs
How do I know if cataract surgery is really needed now or if I can wait?
It often comes down to how much your vision interferes with daily life, like reading, driving, or screen use. A personalized assessment at Waring Vision will help determine if surgery now will significantly improve your quality of life.
Will I be awake during cataract surgery?
Yes! Surgery is usually performed with numbing eye drops and often a mild sedative. You'll be awake, relaxed, and under expert care throughout the procedure.
Is cataract surgery painful?
No, most patients experience only mild pressure during the procedure, and discomfort afterward is typically minimal.
Are cataracts only for older people?
Not necessarily, while they're most common in aging patients, cataracts can also develop from genetics, injury, or other health conditions.
