Cataracts
Cataracts are a common eye problem characterized by clouding of the lens. When this happens, light cannot pass through the eyes as efficiently as it should, resulting in blurred vision. In the early stages of this problem, the symptoms may not be very noticeable, mainly because the problem develops slowly over time. This is why it is essential to have frequent eye checkups and seek treatment as soon as you think your vision is failing.
Understanding Cataracts
Cataracts are a condition that affects the lens in your eyes and, if untreated, could critically impair your vision. They cause blurred vision by clumping together protein molecules in the lens, making it harder for light to pass effortlessly through the lens. The result is progressively blurred vision. The blurring effect on your eyes takes a while to become apparent as these proteins clump together over a long period of time.
There are several types of cataracts. They include age-related cataracts, which are the most common. These are cataracts that develop as you age.
The other type of cataract is congenital and is present at birth or develops in early childhood. Secondary cataracts are caused by medical conditions such as diabetes or medications like steroids. Cataracts can also develop due to eye injuries, which are known as traumatic cataracts. Symptoms of cataracts beyond blurred vision include difficulty seeing at night, halos around lights, sensitivity to glare, and yellowed or faded colors.
How Our Alachua Eye Center
Can Help
Most people often see an eye doctor when poor vision caused by cataracts impairs normal day-to-day activities. This includes the inability to drive at night or to see clearly when exposed to bright lights. People also seek treatment when they are unable to read, watch television, or do normal activities that require clear vision. However, by the time your vision is impaired to the point that you are unable to undertake the above activities, it means that your cataracts have progressed severely.
Regular eye checkups can help prevent this progress as eye specialists can often detect cataracts very early, and corrective action can be taken. If glasses or contact lenses cannot correct the situation, then surgery is the best course of treatment. This involves replacing the affected lenses with artificial lenses, also known as intraocular lenses, which completely resolves the problem.
Why Choose Columbia
Eye Associates, PA?
At Columbia Eye Associates, we offer highly personalized services to guarantee you get the treatment you need. We understand that no two patients are alike, so our team is trained to approach all our treatment procedures with the patient’s unique needs in mind. Our specialists have decades of combined knowledge in eye treatment, so you can be sure your eye health is in good hands. We use the latest technology, guaranteeing you get the desired results.
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