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Surprising Benefits of Removing Cataracts

Cataracts are a part of the natural aging process, even though they can cause blurred vision and reduced eyesight. The lenses of our eyes may experience wear and tear as we age. The filmy, milky coating that builds up on the top of the lens is what is known as a cataract. These cataracts can … Read more

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Symptoms and Causes of Cataracts

Cataracts are a common eye condition that impacts millions of Americans. In fact, more than 20.5 million people over the age of 40 develop the condition. Even further, more than 90% of people in the United States develop the condition by the age of 65. While the condition most commonly impacts older adults, cataracts can … Read more

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Can Cataracts Grow Back After Surgery?

The surgery to remove a cataract is permanent. The procedure replaces the natural lens of the eye with an artificial lens, so it is physically impossible for a cataract to grow back in an eye that has already been treated for the condition. With that said, it is possible for other conditions to cause some blurring in … Read more

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Can Young People Get Cataracts?

Cataracts involve the clouding of the lens of your eye, which is normally clear. The condition develops slowly over time and can cause issues with your vision. Some of the symptoms include blurred vision, sensitivity to light, glare when driving at night, double vision, and changes in the way you see color. Cataracts is a … Read more

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Dangers of Leaving Cataracts Untreated

Cataracts is a common vision condition that impacts millions of Americans. More than 20 million Americans over the age of 40 have the condition, and more than 90% of people develop the condition by the age of 65. Cataracts occurs when the lens of your eye becomes cloudy from the natural proteins that develop over … Read more

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Can Young People Get Cataracts?

While cataracts predominantly affect the elderly, it is possible for anyone to develop a cataract. In fact, a small percentage of babies are born with congenital cataracts. The good news is that cataracts before the age of 50 are rare. Only about 1% of all cataract cases occur before that threshold. However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t … Read more

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Are Cataracts Painful?

Cataracts are a fairly common eye condition that is more likely to occur in aging adults. Cataracts come with many problematic symptoms such as blurred vision, obstructed vision, and fading colors. But what other symptoms can arise from this vision-related ailment? Are cataracts painful? Can they be treated?  Are Cataracts Painful? Thankfully, cataracts do not … Read more

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Can Cataracts Return?

Cataract surgery is an effective solution for eliminating cataracts that have grown on your eyes and obscured your vision. If you are still having trouble with your eyesight after this procedure, you may be wondering if your cataracts have come back. But can cataracts return after the surgery? Are there other symptoms similar to cataracts … Read more

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Cataracts and Family History

The impact of aging can affect your vision in the form of cataracts. In fact, cataracts impacts 22 million Americans over the age of forty. It impacts more than half of Americans over the age of 80. Due to the risk of cataracts for aging adults, it’s important to understand the risk factors and signs. … Read more

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Can Cataracts Go Away Naturally?

A cataract is a collection of proteins that have clumped together on the lens of the eye. Generally speaking, they present as a clouding over the normally clear lens. In their earliest stages, cataracts are typically only detectable by a trained professional, but they tend to expand over time. Left untreated, a cataract will spread … Read more