To check for cataracts, we’ll do a comprehensive eye exam, including a visual acuity test, slit-lamp examination, and pupil dilation.
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Struggling with Cloudy Vision?
Cataracts are an extremely common condition that happens to most people as we age.
By age 80, most people have cataracts or have had cataract surgery. Common symptoms include:
Clouded, blurred, or dim vision
Sensitivity to light
Seeing “halos” around lights
Frequent changes in eyeglass or contact prescriptions
Fading or yellowing of colors
Treating Cataracts
Surgery is the only way to remove cataracts, but you might not need surgery right away depending on the growth of your cataracts.
We can explore different treatment options like updated prescription lenses or surgery, depending on your needs.
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Am I at risk for cataracts?
Your risk for cataracts increases as you age, but you can be at higher risk if you have certain health problems like diabetes, have had a previous eye injury, or if you have a family history of cataracts. If you’re worried you’re at risk for cataracts, talk with your doctor.
Quitting smoking, reducing your alcohol intake, and avoiding prolonged sun exposure are all lifestyle changes you can make to lower your risk.
What Causes Cataracts?
Overall, multiple factors, including age and environmental influences, contribute to the development of cataracts.
Genetics play a role, as some families have a higher predisposition. Meaning, if your parents had cataracts, it’s likely that you’ll develop them as you age.
As for the science: cataracts form when proteins in the eye’s lens clump together, clouding vision. Age-related changes, including protein breakdown and oxidative damage, are primary causes.
Other causes may include:
- Chronic conditions like diabetes
- Prolonged exposure to UV radiation from sunlight
- Lifestyle factors such as smoking
- Certain medications like corticosteroids
- Eye injuries or surgeries, particularly without adequate post-operative care
Do all cataracts need surgery?
Not all cataracts need surgery right away, although that is the only way to remove them.
Cataracts typically require surgery when they impair your vision significantly, making it hard to complete your daily activities, like reading or driving. However, patients with early-stage cataracts can often manage it with prescription glasses or lifestyle adjustments until vision deteriorates further.
If you choose not to get cataract surgery immediately, we may recommend more frequent exams to monitor the condition.
Cataract surgery involves replacing the clouded lens with an artificial one to restore clear vision. As a patient of Marblehead Ophthalmology, Dr. Andrew Orenberg will complete your cataract surgery at North Shore Cataract & Laser in Stoneham, MA.
You’ll want to arrange for transportation home after the procedure. We will ask you to fast before your surgery and possibly pause certain medications. Dr. Orenberg will walk you through the entire process before your surgery.
Dr. Orenberg will perform your cataract surgery under moderate and topical anesthesia, which will numb your eye and allow you to remain awake but relaxed during the procedure. Then he will make a small incision to remove the clouded lens and replace it with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL). This outpatient procedure typically takes less than 30 minutes.
Post Operation Guidelines:
- Use your post-operative drops as instructed.
- Avoid strenuous activities and heavy lifting for the first few days.
- Avoid hot tubs, pools, and any environments with debris or caustic fumes and chemicals.
- Avoid touching or rubbing your eye, even if it feels itchy or irritated. This can disrupt the healing process and increase the risk of infection.
- Wear the protective eye shield while sleeping, to protect the eye from accidental rubbing or pressure.