What are Cataracts and How Can I Prevent Them?

Cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss in Americans over the age 40. That’s a big reason why each person should learn about the disease and begin preventing it. Cataracts are a relatively simple condition – the lens of the eye becomes cloudy over time. Vision is greatly affected and total vision loss could … Read more

Cataract Surgery and the Older Patient

As we age, our vision changes. Small print is harder to read, minor vision issues become more pronounced and sometimes, we develop cataracts, or a clouding of the lenses resulting in blurred vision. Cataract surgery can help to restore your vision and reduce the visual difficulties that come with the lens of your eyes being … Read more

How Healthy Living Can Prevent Cataracts

Cataracts are a common occurrence in individuals over the age of 40 and they are the leading cause for blindness. A cataract is a clouding of the eye lens that can impact your vision and ultimately can affect your daily activities if not treated. Although there is no way to prevent cataracts from forming, there … Read more

Understanding Your Risks during Cataract Awareness Month

With the sun shining brighter and the days growing longer we can never be too prepared to protect our vision. While we are heading to the beach and hosting family barbecues this summer take into consideration your risks for cataracts. To date, there is no medication or eye drops proven to prevent or reverse cataract … Read more

Can Healthier Food Choices Beat Cataracts?

While no one can stop the effects of aging, there is no substitute for healthy habits to maintain strong and great quality vision. Age-related cataracts are the leading cause of low vision and blindness across the globe, with up to 30 percent of people over the age of 50 developing the disease. Custom treatment for cataracts … Read more

Nutrition for Eye Disease Prevention

It’s never too early to consider the health of your eyes. Whether or not you have experienced vision problems in the past, taking the initiative to have a better sense of preventive eye care can help avoid serious eye conditions in the future. As with any important organs in your body (heart, skin, bones, etc) … Read more