One of the leading causes of vision loss in adults 55 and older is a cataract. Cataracts are a natural aspect of aging and can significantly impact your vision. The good news is they are highly treatable with cataract surgery.
A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens which results in blurred or defocused vision. The symptoms are often slow to develop but sometimes the decreased vision can seem abrupt. Common patient complaints are blurred vision, glare at night from lights, trouble with color differentiation, and decreased vision in dim light conditions.
When a cataract becomes visually significant, the patient may notice trouble performing daily activities like driving, working, or reading. When the impact to your quality of life is this significant, your eye doctor may suggest cataract surgery. Cataract surgery is a highly successful treatment for cataracts. The procedure can restore vision and help you get back to your normal daily routine without much downtime.
Cataract surgery involves the removal of your cataract and the placement of an artificial intraocular lens (IOL) into your eye by an ophthalmologist. Modern day cataract surgery has evolved into a highly successful procedure because of innovative techniques and instrumentation.
Our surgeons at Denver Eye Surgeons are cataract specialists who have helped thousands of patients achieve dramatic improvement in vision from cataract surgery with excellent success. Denver Eye Surgeons has been treating cataracts successfully for over 40 years!
The main cause of cataracts is the change in the lens induced by age.
Other causes include:
As mentioned above, cataracts cause deterioration in vision which can be sensed as blurred vision, glare, decreased vision in low light conditions, and a drop in the quality of your vision. When the symptoms are severe enough to affect your daily routine and quality of life, your surgeon may suggest cataract surgery to you.
