Cataracts
Understanding Cataracts
A cataract is a condition where the normally clear lens of the eye becomes clouded, preventing light from being properly focused on the retina. Cataracts are a natural part of the aging process and can begin to affect vision clarity as early as age 50. They can develop at different rates and may affect one or both eyes. In fact, most people will develop cataracts if they live long enough.
Early stages of cataracts may not significantly impact vision. However, as cataracts progress, they can cause blurred or fuzzy vision, difficulty reading, and trouble driving at night due to sensitivity to light and glare. People with advanced cataracts often describe their vision as if they are looking through a waterfall or a piece of wax paper.
Clear Natural Lens vs. Natural Lens with Cataract:
Currently, there is no medical treatment to reverse or prevent cataract development. Once cataracts form, the only way to restore clear vision is through cataract surgery.
Clear Natural Lens vs. Natural Lens with Cataract
Modern Cataract Surgery:
In the past, cataract surgery was considered risky, required a lengthy hospital stay, and was usually delayed as long as possible. Today, cataract surgery is a comfortable outpatient procedure that eliminates the need for a hospital stay. Most patients recover well enough to drive as soon as one day after surgery.