According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss in the United States. They typically develop after age 55, but younger patients can be affected as well, including some infants at birth. About 18% of Americans...
When you think about someone with cataracts, you might imagine a grandparent, since the condition is generally associated with an older demographic. Yet, there are people with this condition in their 20’s and 30’s – even at birth. Individuals who develop cataracts...
Cataracts can severely impact your eyesight and enjoyment of life. However, today’s treatments can help you manage them so your sight can continue to enrich your life. Protecting your eyesight and maintaining the health of your eyes should be top priorities,...
Cloudy Vision After Surgery May be a “Secondary Cataract” Although cataracts cannot return once they are removed, it is possible to develop posterior capsular opacification (PCO), otherwise known as “secondary cataract” or “after-cataract.” There is no way to predict...
From medical records and correspondence, we know that the well-renowned artist Claude Monet (1840-1926) had cataracts. While he could read and write, his visual acuity gradually worsened over the years and was estimated to be at 20/100 in 1918. The yellowing of his...
As people age, it’s not uncommon for them to develop vision problems such as cataracts. Cataracts cause the lens of a person’s eyes to cloud over resulting in blurred or foggy vision. Cataract surgery can help restore loss of vision due to cataracts so people can...
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