Cataract Surgery
A cataract is a clouding of the lens – the part of the eye that focuses light and produces clear, sharp images – resulting in blurred, fuzzy or double images. For most people, cataracts will be a natural result of aging. Cataracts are the leading cause of visual loss among adults over the age of 55.
While the risk of having cataracts increases as you get older, eye injuries, certain medications, and systemic diseases such as diabetes have also been known to cause cataracts. Other risk factors include excessive smoking or alcohol use, and prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) sunlight.
Early cataract symptoms may be improved with new eyeglasses, brighter lighting, anti-glare sunglasses, or magnifying lenses. If these measures do not help, surgery is the only effective treatment. Surgery involves removing the cloudy lens and replacing it with an artificial lens called an intraocular lens (IOL). Many people enjoy improved vision with minimal dependence on corrective eyewear as a result of cataract surgery.
If you have been diagnosed with cataracts and are considering cataract surgery, contact us today or call (910) 762-4440 to schedule a cataract evaluation.
