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The effects of cataracts on color vision

Cataract is an eye condition that can impact people of all ages despite being associated with age. The condition is characterized by cloudy formations in your eye. The formations are on the natural lens of your eyes and have a significant impact on your vision. Below, you will find the effects of cataracts on color … Read more

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Are You a Candidate for Cataract Surgery?

Cataract surgery might be necessary when your cataracts have developed to the point where your vision is compromised. If you are having trouble seeing or can’t make out objects in the distance, you may be dealing with growing cataracts on your lenses. Over time, you may lose your vision entirely or be subjected to other … Read more

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Why More Young People Need Cataract Surgery

When it comes to clearing cataracts using advanced surgical techniques, our eye and eyelid surgeon typically works with patients who are elderly. Cataracts most commonly form over time as a result of aging, forming a cloudy material over the iris and pupil, which can cause serious vision issues over time. Let’s see if and why … Read more

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Latest Advances in Cataract Surgery

Below, we cover some of the latest advances in cataract surgery. Latest Advances in Cataract Surgery Cataracts are a part of the natural aging process, even though it sounds terrible to deal with. The lenses in your eyes can become more worn and damaged as we age, leaving us to struggle with what was once … Read more

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Surprising Benefits of Removing Cataracts

Cataracts are a part of the natural aging process, even though they can cause blurred vision and reduced eyesight. The lenses of our eyes may experience wear and tear as we age. The filmy, milky coating that builds up on the top of the lens is what is known as a cataract. These cataracts can … Read more

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Symptoms and Causes of Cataracts

Cataracts are a common eye condition that impacts millions of Americans. In fact, more than 20.5 million people over the age of 40 develop the condition. Even further, more than 90% of people in the United States develop the condition by the age of 65. While the condition most commonly impacts older adults, cataracts can … Read more

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Can Young People Get Cataracts?

Cataracts involve the clouding of the lens of your eye, which is normally clear. The condition develops slowly over time and can cause issues with your vision. Some of the symptoms include blurred vision, sensitivity to light, glare when driving at night, double vision, and changes in the way you see color. Cataracts is a … Read more

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Dangers of Leaving Cataracts Untreated

Cataracts is a common vision condition that impacts millions of Americans. More than 20 million Americans over the age of 40 have the condition, and more than 90% of people develop the condition by the age of 65. Cataracts occurs when the lens of your eye becomes cloudy from the natural proteins that develop over … Read more

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Can Young People Get Cataracts?

While cataracts predominantly affect the elderly, it is possible for anyone to develop a cataract. In fact, a small percentage of babies are born with congenital cataracts. The good news is that cataracts before the age of 50 are rare. Only about 1% of all cataract cases occur before that threshold. However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t … Read more

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Are Cataracts Painful?

Cataracts are a fairly common eye condition that is more likely to occur in aging adults. Cataracts come with many problematic symptoms such as blurred vision, obstructed vision, and fading colors. But what other symptoms can arise from this vision-related ailment? Are cataracts painful? Can they be treated?  Are Cataracts Painful? Thankfully, cataracts do not … Read more