Cataracts are a common occurrence in individuals who are at least 60 years of age. However, this clouding of the lens of your eye can negatively affect your life in several ways. Cataracts can take away your independence, increase the risk of falls and hip fractures, and even increase your chance of mortality. At Wichita […]
Using the Nd:YAG Laser for Treating Cataracts
Cataract surgery has given many people a new lease on life by treating their clouded cataracts and restoring their vision. Every once in awhile, however, some cataract surgery patients will experience a condition known as posterior capsular opacification, which means the artificial cataract placed during cataract surgery has become clouded or wrinkled. This leads to […]
Symptoms of Cataracts
A cataract is the most common cause of blindness in people over 40, and the chief cause of blindness throughout the world. According to Prevent Blindness America (PBA), the number of people with cataracts is greater than the combined numbers of people with macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. Types of Cataracts A cataract always […]
