Cataract Treatment

Cataract treatment can consist of special prescription glasses, cataract nutrition, cataract eye drops and cataract surgery.

Many people with age related macular degeneration also have developed cataracts. It's really not so surprising since both eye conditions are most frequently seen in the senior population.

One thing both of these eye conditions have in common is oxidation. Oxidation of the lens results in it becoming cloudy and thus causing one's vision to be blurred and not crisp and sharp.

Treatment of Cataracts

1. Where the cataract has developed

If it on the outside of the lens, you may not notice it, but if it is in the center of the lens, you will experience blurred vision and color perception is dulled.

2. The size of the cataract

A small cataract may not affect your vision at all

3. How fast it grows and how much of the lens it covers

Some cataracts remain small while others can grow quickly and cover a large portion of the lens.

Surgery for Eye Cataracts

When your cataracts affect your vision in a way that interferes with your lifestyle it may be time to consider cataract surgery.

When a person has cataract surgery the lens of the eye will be removed and then replaced with an artificial lens, called an intraocular lens or IOL.

Normally the lenses are clear, but some of the new IOLs block UV and blue light rays which can damage your retina and cause macular degeneration.

Those who have macular degeneration and develop cataracts need to do some research before making the decision to have cataract surgery. There are anecdotal situations where patient's dry macular degeneration has turned to wet AMD shortly after their cataract surgery. Read more here:

Cataracts and Macular Degeneration

Cataract Eye Drops

Dr. Marc Grossman, a leading holistic eye doctor, a licensed optometrist and acupuncturist, who has been in practice for over 27 years, is one who believes that lifestyle and nutrition plays an important role in the prevention and even reversal of many eye conditions, including eye cataracts.

Of course in the holistic world, cataract treatment isn't as simple as putting a couple of drops in one's eyes everyday - oh no, you will find instructions on foods to eliminate, use of microwaves, juicing recipes and more. Although all of these diet and lifestyle changes may not appeal to you, I think you will find his information on cataracts quite interesting. To go to Natural Eye Care click here:

Eye Cataracts and Cataract Eye Drops

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