A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens, which is naturally clear, due to proteins forming into abnormal clumps. Cataracts typically happen as part of the aging process. Risk factors for cataracts include diabetes, eye injury, exposure to UV radiation, and genetic defects. Lifestyle also plays a role, with smoking and alcohol increasing your risk. Here are some interesting…
In years past, the main goal of cataract surgery was to restore a person’s vision for distance vision tasks such as driving or watching TV. The cataract options available today, though, give people a chance to see at various distances through multifocal intraocular lenses (IOLs). Extend and Sharpen Your Vision Range With Multifocal Intraocular Lenses Such as Tecnis Gone are…
The holidays are right around the corner, and we love finding the best gifts to give our loved ones. Any reason to gift a trendy pair of sunglasses or even prescription glasses is a no brainer. Gifting a new pair of eyeglasses is a sure way to take you right to the top of the favorites list. No matter what…
One of the most common eye conditions afflicting Americans is dry eye disease. This condition is uncomfortable, causing your eyes to itch and burn among other symptoms. If left untreated, dry eye disease can cause vision issues in the future. Dry eye disease has several factors that can cause it, or make it worse. Fortunately, there are many ways you…
Diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of blindness and vision loss in adults in the United States. To raise awareness of this issue, Prevent Blindness has declared November to be Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month. As diabetes cases increase in this country, younger people are dealing with the effects on their optical health. Many people do not get…
With Halloween approaching, it is time to begin planning out your costume. You may be considering altering your eyes with colored contact lenses to create a more convincing character. Colored contacts can give you the eerie, unworldly look you are seeking to complete your Halloween costume, but are they worth wearing? Colored contacts can have a negative effect on your…
Cataracts are something most people experience at some point in their life. By the age of 70, over half of Americans have experienced cataracts, so it is likely that either you have experienced them or that you know someone who has. While they are a common eye issue, cataracts are often misunderstood. No matter how old you are, there are…
While most Americans experience cataracts at some point in their life, many people know little about them and what they really are. Most of us think about them as a visible clouding over the eyes that are very obvious. However, this is not always the case. Oftentimes, people experience cataract symptoms long before the cataract becomes visible. In fact, knowing…
Cataracts are something most of us will have to deal with at some point in our lives. By the age of 65, over 90 percent of people have had a cataract. Over the age of 75, over half have experienced vision loss due to cataracts. This makes cataract surgery one of the most common surgeries performed in the US. Considering…
Dry eye is very uncomfortable; when you experience it you often want to do whatever it takes for it to get better. Oftentimes, people who suffer from dry eye have to use eye drops, prescription ointments, or possibly have surgery on their eyes to alleviate the issue. Before going to extreme measures, you may be able to change some of…
