When it comes to cataracts, delaying treatment or failing to recognize the signs might have negative consequences. Cataracts are a leading cause of visual impairment and blindness if not properly treated. They can develop thicker and darker with time, which might increase surgical difficulties and prolong the recovery period. If your symptoms are minimal, you…
Choosing an eye surgeon for your cataract surgery is an important decision. You want to make sure you choose a surgeon who is experienced and qualified to perform the surgery. Here are 4 simple tips to help you choose the right surgeon for your needs: Check the Surgeon’s Credentials and Experience When considering cataract surgery,…
You may have heard of cataracts or even know someone who has them. You may even know someone who has had their cataracts removed. If you’re that latter, then you realize that, while cataracts are one of the leading causes of vision impairment, the effects of this condition don’t have to be permanent. If your…
Millions of people develop cataracts at some point in their lifetime. Cataract removal is one of the leading ophthalmic procedures for that very reason. Once the natural lens of the eye starts to become clouded with cataracts, there is no stopping the progression of this condition. Only treatment. Because the timing of cataract surgery is…
Cataracts are very common. Statistics indicate that approximately 90% of people have this condition by age 65. It wasn’t very long ago when the best solution for cataracts was to replace the clouded lens with an artificial, clear lens. This lens was clear but had no prescriptive qualities. Therefore, people who had cataract removal were…
As an ophthalmologist who has treated many people for cataracts, Dr. Croley frequently answers questions asked by patients who are unaware of the nuances of this condition. Here, we turn the tables. What do you know about cataracts? Do You Know That cataracts are the leading cause of preventable blindness in the world? Cataracts form…
When driving at night, do the headlights and street lights ahead of you cause you to squint to see well? Do your prescription eyeglasses seem to be falling asleep on the job? Does working on the computer or watching television make you rub your eyes to rub cloudiness away? Many people experienced frustrating symptoms like…
People who have cataracts suffer from the progressive clouding of the eye’s natural lens. This condition may occur in one or both eyes. It is not sight-threatening because, when vision becomes too cloudy to perform normal tasks, the natural lens with cataracts can be removed and replaced with what is called an intraocular lens. Intraocular…
A cataract is the hardening, yellowing, and clouding of the natural lens of the eye. Normally, the lens is transparent, providing clear, crisp vision. According to the National Eye Institute, nearly half of all Americans will have had a cataract by the time they reach age 80. Generally, cataract surgery is not necessary unless the…
Cataracts cause the most vision loss of any eye disease. This condition does so by affecting the natural lens of the eye. The lens is the front part of the eye through which light passes before any other structure. Cataracts are tiny particles of protein that have clumped together. The more particles that accumulate, the…
