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A cataract occurs when the natural lens of the eye becomes cloudy, causing vision to blur over time. Cataracts naturally occur as we age and they affect many people over the age of 50.
In your eye, a lens is naturally positioned behind the colored part of the eye (the iris) to help focus light on the back of the eye. Cataracts occur when natural proteins build up over time. As this condition progresses, your lens will change from a clear “window” to a progressively clouded view as less light is allowed to filter through.
Cataracts are one of the leading causes of vision impairment in the United States. However because cataracts form slowly and over a long period of time, many people suffer from this condition without realizing it at the onset.
Data from National Eye Institute
Cataracts occur naturally, often as a result of age, but certain lifestyle, environmental, and genetic factors can put you at greater risk of developing cataracts.
A cataract can only be diagnosed by an eye doctor, which is one of the reasons it is important to have yearly comprehensive eye exams with an experienced ophthalmologist or optometrist. Annual eye exams are also critical to diagnose conditions such as glaucoma, retinal diseases, and other eye issues. Your eye doctor at Fraser Eye Care Center will utilize a variety of tests and advanced tools to evaluate your vision and eye health.
Cataracts can only be removed with surgery. Fortunately, advancements in technology have made cataract surgery one of the safest and most common surgical procedures performed in the United States.
While surgery is the only method to effectively treat cataracts, there are several options when it comes to cataract surgery. A standard, or traditional, cataract surgery will remove the cataract, but patients may still need corrective eyewear for clear vision. At Fraser Eye Care Center, we also offer custom bladeless laser cataract surgery. Custom laser surgery can be performed with advanced lenses that can correct for near distance, far distance, presbyopia, and astigmatism. Learn More About Cataract Surgery and Recovery.
The vision care professionals and cataract surgery specialists at Fraser Eye Care Center are dedicated to providing patients in Detroit and throughout Michigan with compassionate care and effective treatment. Contact us with any questions or to schedule an appointment at one of our four convenient locations in Michigan.
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