Category Archives: Cataracts

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May

Man with cataracts

Cataracts and Diabetes: What’s the Connection?

Published: May 7, 2025

Cataracts are a common eye condition that causes clouding of the eye’s natural lens, leading to blurry vision and, if untreated, potential vision loss. While aging is the primary cause of cataracts, diabetes significantly increases the risk of developing them earlier and more aggressively. Understanding the connection between diabetes and...

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Apr

What to Expect on the Day of Your Cataract Surgery: A Step-by-Step Guide

Published: April 4, 2025

Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed procedures worldwide, offering a high success rate and minimal recovery time. Millions of people undergo this procedure yearly, regaining clearer vision and a renewed quality of life. While the surgery is quick and comfortable for the patient, it’s natural to feel nervous if you’re unsure...

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16

May

Cataracts and Seasonal Allergies: Managing Eye Health Year-Round

Published: May 16, 2024

Cataracts and seasonal allergies are two common conditions that can significantly impact eye health and overall quality of life. While cataracts primarily affect older adults, their interaction with seasonal allergies can exacerbate eye discomfort and complicate management. Understanding how to navigate these challenges and maintain eye health...

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9

Apr

Cataracts in Younger Adults: Causes and Treatment Options

Published: April 9, 2024

When we think of cataracts, we often associate them with older adults. However, cataracts can also affect younger individuals, leading to vision problems that require timely intervention. Understanding the causes and available treatment options for cataracts in younger adults is crucial for maintaining good eye health and quality of...

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15

Nov

Cataract Surgery and Driving: Tips for Safe and Improved Night Vision

Published: November 15, 2023

Cataract surgery is a life-changing procedure that can significantly improve your vision and overall quality of life. For many people, one of the most noticeable improvements is in their ability to drive safely, especially at night. Cataracts can cause glare, halos, and reduced night vision, making nighttime driving challenging and potentially...

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15

Aug

The Link Between Aging and Cataracts: Is It Inevitable?

Published: August 15, 2023

Aging is an inevitable and natural process that everyone goes through. As the years go by, our bodies undergo several changes, both internally and externally. One common change that a significant portion of the aging population experiences is the development of cataracts in their eyes. But is the link between aging and cataracts truly inevitable?...

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15

Jun

Understanding Cataracts: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Published: June 15, 2023

Cataracts are a common eye condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Although cataracts are very common, the average person doesn’t know much about them, which can prevent many people from getting the treatment they need. Here, we’ll take a closer look at the symptoms of cataracts, what causes them, and how they can be...

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19

May

Cataracts vs Glaucoma

Published: May 19, 2022

Cataracts and glaucoma are eye conditions that cause loss of vision. However, they each have unique symptoms and can affect the eyes at different rates. Glaucoma includes eye pressure that affects the optic nerve, while cataracts affect the lens of the eye and are caused by the breakdown of proteins. What are the other differences between the...

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10

Mar

How Can Someone With Cataracts Improve Their Vision?

Published: March 10, 2022

Cataracts are an eye condition that generally develops as a natural part of the aging process. Cataracts are a clouding of the lens of the eye, which reduces vision quality. The effects of cataracts can make it seem like you’re looking through a cloudy window, can worsen nearsightedness, cause double vision, and make night vision almost...

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25

Feb

What Are the Symptoms of Cataracts & Who is a Candidate?

Published: February 25, 2022

Cataracts, the condition that occurs when the natural lens of the eye becomes cloudy, occur because of a number of reasons, including genetics or an aging eye structure. The cloudy lens reduces the light and sharpness of the images that reach the retina of the eye. This lens clouding can become severe enough to cause concerning...

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