Cataracts
Cataracts are a relatively common condition, especially if you have a family history of cataracts, smoke, have high blood pressure, are overweight or obese, have diabetes, or have suffered injury to the eye. While they typically develop as people get older, cataracts can develop at any age. Regular exams are crucial so we can identify possible vision problems and establish an effective management program.
It always bears repeating: get your eyes checked annually!
A cataract is a clouding of the lens, which causes vision to become blurry. When advanced, it may feel like you are looking through frosted glass all of the time. Cataracts form in the lens of your eye, which is behind the iris, or colored portion of the eye. The lens normally focuses light to produce detailed, sharp images on the retina. A cataract causes the light to disperse or scatter as it passes through the lens. This makes the resulting image blurry and lacking in detail.
There are different types of cataracts, including nuclear, cortical, posterior subcapsular, anterior subcapsular, and congenital. Each type affects your eye differently, but in any case, it is important that diagnostic tests are undertaken as soon as possible and that you are given an accurate diagnosis. This allows Tech Ridge Vision to discuss surgery with you, as well as other lifestyle remedies that can make living with cataracts easier.
Surgery is the only method of treatment that is effective with cataracts that result in decreased vision. During the procedure, the clouded lens is removed, and an artificial lens implant is left in its place. The procedure is remarkably successful, and many patients recover the clarity and sharpness of their sight.
If surgery is not right for you, we will discuss strategies for coping with cataracts. In any case, the skilled professionals at Tech Ridge Vision are committed to helping you preserve your vision and utilize it to its best advantage. Contact us to schedule your regular exam or if you are experiencing changes in your vision. Early intervention is often the key to better vision.
Tech Ridge Vision
500 Canyon Ridge
#L350
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 837-3200
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