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Can Cataract Surgery Correct Astigmatism?

If you’re planning on having cataract surgery, make sure you understand your options to remove your cataract and correct your astigmatism. A cataract is a clouding of the lens that affects your vision. As we age, proteins begin to clump together inside the eye’s natural lens, causing it to become cloudy and discolored. A cataract […]

Frequently Asked Cataract Questions

1) What is a cataract? A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens in the eye which affects vision. Most cataracts are related to aging. 2) What are the symptoms of a cataract? -Cloudy or blurry vision -Colors seem faded -Glare or a halo around lights -Frequent prescription changes to eye glasses 3) How […]

Common Symptoms of Cataracts

Cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss in the United States, and the leading cause of blindness in the world. There are 24 million Americans over the age of 40 who are affected by cataracts. The older a person gets the greater the risk for developing cataracts. Common Symptoms: Blurred Vision– Can happen with […]