What is a Cataract?

A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens in the eye that causes blurred vision. Most cataracts are associated with aging and is the most common cause of vision loss in people over the age of 40 and the leading cause of blindness in the world. A cataract can occur in either or both eyes and cannot spread from one eye to the other.

How can cataracts affect my vision?

Cataracts can affect your vision in two ways--sharpness and color. As clumps of protein gather in your lens your vision will reduce in sharpness. At the beginning or when the cataract is “small”, the cloudiness affects only a small part of the lens. Vision is lost gradually as the cataract “grows”, meaning that the clumps of protein have now obstructed your vision and continue to do so. Vision becomes duller and/or blurrier.

What are the symptoms of  a cataract?

• Cloudy/blurred vision
• Colors seem faded
• Glare - headlights, lamps, or sunlight may appear too bright and/or a halo may appear around lights
• Poor night vision
• Double vision or multiple images in
  one eye
• Frequent prescription changes in your eyeglasses or contact lenses

Please note that these symptoms can be a sign of other eye problems.  If you have any of these symptoms please give us a call to make an appointment

How is a cataract treated?

Early cataracts can often times be improved with new eyeglasses, brighter lighting, anti-glare sunglasses, or magnifying lenses. Glasses and sunglasses are available in our Optical for your convenience.

A cataract needs to be removed only when vision loss interferes with everyday activities. Once you understand the benefits and risks of surgery, you can make an educated decision about whether cataract surgery is right for you.

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What is a pterygium?

A growth of the conjunctiva over the iris. Usually slow growing, but can block your vision if it grows over the pupil.

What causes pterygium?

Usually prolonged exposure to UV/sunlight along with being in a dry or dusty environment.

What are the symptoms of a Pterygium?

• Redness
• Irritation
• Dry eyes
• Blurry vision

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Eyelid Surgery

Eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty is a medical procedure that treats excess skin in the upper and lower eyelid known as dermatochalasis.

What causes Dermatochalasis?

As you age, the muscles supporting your eyelids weaken, making your eyelid more elastic and causing droopy eyelids.

How is dermatochalasis treated?

A procedure called a blepharoplasty can be performed to remove the excess skin, muscle, and fat on droopy eyelids.

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