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.
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.
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.
