Cataracts

Has your vision become gradually hazy or dim, without any noticeable eye pain? Do colors appear dull or less vibrant than they used to? It might be cataracts. A cataract is a progressive cloudiness, hardening, and yellowing of the normally transparent lens of the eye.

close up of the cataract during eye examination,

What is a Cataract, and What Causes it?

An Introduction to Cataracts and Surgery A cataract is when the normally transparent lens inside the eye progressively becomes cloudy, yellow, and hardens. A cataract is the leading cause of vision loss in the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated that cataracts cause 51% of blindness worldwide and that more than 20 million […]

Cataract Surgery and Risks

Article by Tina D. Turner, M.D. and updated by Sefy Paulose, M.D., March 2022 Treatment: Surgical Removal The permanent fix for cataracts is to remove the cataract surgically. To date, no medications or eye drops have been proven to reverse cataract formation. However, your doctor may see if changing your glasses prescription will help you obtain […]