Eye Cataracts
According to the National Eye Institute, "by age 80, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery." Cataract DefinitionA cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye. It can occur in one or both eyes.
Light passes through the transparent lens to the retina. Once it reaches the retina, light is changed into nerve signals that are sent to the brain. When the lens is clear the retina receives a sharp image. If the lens is cloudy from a cataract, the image is blurred. To learn more about the definition of a cataract click here: Cataract Definition Symptoms of Cataracts
Eye cataracts grow slowly over time. At first when the cataract is small, the cloudiness affects only a small part of the lens and you may experience no symptoms. As the cataract grows, your vision will gradually get worse. Your vision may get duller or blurrier.To learn to identify the symptoms of a cataract click here:
Symptoms of cataract
Cataract and Macular Degeneration
Cataract and macular degeneration? Both of these eye conditions are the result of aging and free radical damage to our eyes. Many people ask what impact does cataract surgery have on the progression of macular degeneration? There are some anecdotal incidences of the progression of wet macular degeneration after cataract surgery - however, it has not been proven. To learn more about cataract and macular degeneration click here: Cataract and Macular Degeneration Prevention of Cataracts
The prevention of cataracts is tied to lifestyle and nutrition just like it is for macular degeneration prevention. By age 80 more than half of all Americans have cataracts. In fact the Framingham Eye Study states that if you live long enough you will most likely develop cataracts. To learn what steps you can take now to prevent cataracts click here:
Prevention of Cataracts
Cataracts and NutritionCataracts and nutrition can be linked as a result of several studies and cataract research.You will find several studies showing that cataract prevention along with the prevention of macular degeneration can be tied to diets high in antioxidants. To learn more about nutrition and cataract vitamins click here: Cataracts and Nutrition Cataract TypesEye cataract types are categorized by where the cataract is located, when it developed and the cause of the cataract. A person can have more than one type of cataract and each type affects our vision differently. To learn more click here: Cataract TypesCataract TreatmentCataract treatment will depend on where the cataract is located, how large it is and if your vision has become affected enough to interfere with your lifestyle.Cataract removal surgery is the most common treatment, but cataract eye drops and nutrition may also help delay the development or progression of a clouded lens. To learn more click here:
Cataract Treatment
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