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Cataracts: Introduction
A cataract is the clouding of the natural lens inside the eye. It can cause images to become distorted or blurred, bright colors to become dull and nighttime driving to become more difficult. While cataracts can be caused by other factors, the most are simply caused by natural aging and cannot be prevented.
When to Visit an Ophthalmologist
The length of time for a cataract to develop can vary from a few months to several years. Vision loss from cataracts is gradual, which is why many patients have difficulty noticing the early symptoms.
We recommend a screening with one of our Doctors, if you notice decreased vision or you suffer from any of the following symptoms:
- Cloudy, blurred or double vision
- Halos around lights
- Glare and light sensitivity
- Difficulty reading in low lighting
- Colors become dull
- Frequent change in your glasses prescription
Cataracts are treated in three ways:
Cataract surgery is recommended when your quality of life has been diminished because of poor vision.
Cataract Surgery for patients in Cary, Durham, Roxboro, Chapel Hill
With Modern Cataract Surgical Techniques, patients not only improve their distance and reading vision, most also enjoy improvements in color vision, contrast and depth perception.
Join the millions who now enjoy the beauty of restored vision through the miracle of modern-day cataract surgery.
For Cary Cataract Surgeons, Chapel Hill Cataract Surgeons, we invite you to learn more by contacting us today.