Cataracts: Symptoms and Causes
What Are Cataracts?
Cataracts are a common age-related eye condition that causes clouding of the eye’s natural lens, leading to blurred vision, glare sensitivity and difficulty seeing at night. If left untreated, they can significantly impact daily activities, including reading, driving and recognizing faces. Fortunately, cataract surgery is a highly successful procedure that can restore clear vision.
At MedEye in Pembroke Pines, FL, our experienced ophthalmologists specialize in diagnosing and treating cataracts using the latest surgical advancements. If you or a loved one is experiencing vision changes, it may be time to schedule a comprehensive eye exam.
Signs and Symptoms of Cataracts
Cataracts develop gradually, and many people may not notice vision problems at first. Common symptoms include:
- Blurred or cloudy vision
- Increased sensitivity to light and glare
- Difficulty seeing at night
- Colors appearing faded or yellowed
- Frequent prescription changes for glasses or contacts
- Double vision in one eye or ghost images
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, visiting a cataract specialist in Pembroke Pines, FL, is essential for early detection and treatment.
What Causes Cataracts?
Cataracts typically develop as part of the aging process, but several factors can increase your risk:
- Aging (most common in people over 60)
- Diabetes
- Prolonged UV exposure
- Smoking
- Family history of cataracts
- Long-term use of corticosteroids
- Previous eye injury or surgery
By adopting a healthy lifestyle—including wearing UV-protective sunglasses, eating a nutrient-rich diet and managing underlying health conditions—you can help slow cataract progression.
Cataract Treatment
Cataracts are treatable in almost all cases. With the care of a skilled surgeon, they can be removed and your vision restored. The great news is that once removed, they will not return. In addition, with the advent of new intraocular lens technology both distance and near vision can be corrected simultaneously, giving cataract patients a new glasses-free way of life.
At MedEye Associates Pembroke Pines, FL, our surgeons are skilled at removing cataracts. Learn more about cataract treatment HERE.
Schedule Your Cataract Consultation Today
Cataracts can gradually impact your quality of life, but you don’t have to live with blurred vision. At MedEye Pembroke Pines, FL, we provide expert cataract care using the latest technology to restore clear, vibrant vision.
Call us today at 645-231-3439 to schedule a cataract consultation or to see if you qualify to participate in one of our cutting-edge clinical trials.