Exercise Can Reduce Cataract Risk

Exercise such as walking or running may help you reduce your risk of cataract formation according to a study published in Medicine and Science in Sports by researchers at the Life Sciences Division of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. In previous studies the risk of cataracts formation was found to be lower in runners over time. In this Berkeley study when the incidence of cataracts was adjusted for sex, race, age, education, smoking, and intakes of meat, fruit and alcohol, lower cataract risk was significantly associated with both running and walking. Further, the cataract risk appears to decrease linearly with increasing exercise energy expenditure.

If you or someone you know has questions about how to reducecataract risk by running, walking or moderate exercise, please feel free to call Center for Sight at 508-730-2020, visit www.center-for-sight.com or www.facebook.com/centerforsightfallriver to schedule an appointment.

Center for Sight is conveniently located at 1565 North Main Street, Suite 406, Fall River, Massachusetts 02720 for patients from Massachusetts or Rhode Island. 

50% Off A Complete Pair of Childrens’ Eyeglasses at Center for Sight

As parents are getting their children ready for the “Back to School” season, Center for Sight is pleased to offer a 50% discount on kids eyeglass frames with a complete pair purchase through September 30, 2014. 

We are featuring eyeglass frames from Ocean Pacific®, Lacoste®, BeBe®, Nike® and Kensie, to name some of the popular kid’s eyeglasses we offer.  

To schedule an eye exam or eyeglass selection and fitting, please call Center for Sight at 508-730-2020, visit Center for Sight or www.facebook.com/centerforsightfallriver to schedule an appointment.

Cataract Symptoms for Fall River Seniors

Center for Sight believes Fall River seniors should be knowledgeable about cataracts.  Cataracts cause glare and decreased vision, which can create difficulty with activities like driving, reading, or watching television. Poor vision can also put seniors at risk for injuries including hip fractures.  Helping patients restore vision with cataract surgery is tremendously important for their health, safety, and well-being.

Who Has Cataracts?

More than 20 million Americans ages 40 and older have cataracts, and more than half of all Americans over 65 have some degree of cataract development. In fact, cataracts are a leading cause of vision loss among seniors. Fortunately, with cataract surgery and lens implantation we can readily help people achieve very good vision.

Symptoms of Cataracts

A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens in the eye that prevents light rays from easily passing through it. This results in clouding, dimming, and blurring of vision. For many patients, a cataract will start out slowly and have little effect on vision at first. As the cataract progresses, so does the impact on vision. The most common symptoms of cataracts are blurred vision, glare, and poor night vision.  Patients may notice difficulty driving, especially at night.

When cataracts interfere with daily activities or patient safety, they can be treated surgically. Cataract surgery is one of the safest and most frequently performed surgeries in the United States. Today, we have a full range of lens implants available that allow us to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and even near vision problems after cataract surgery.

If you or someone you know has questions about symptoms of cataracts, cataract surgery, or lens implants, please feel free to call Center for Sight at 508-730-2020, visit www.center-for-sight.com or facebook.com/centerforsightfallriver to schedule an appointment.

Center for Sight is conveniently located at 1565 North Main Street, Suite 406, Fall River, Massachusetts 02720 for patients from Massachusetts or Rhode Island.