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Cataracts — cloudy spots that develop on the lens of your eye — affect your ability to see clearly. Most cataracts develop over time and are age-related. Because of this slow development of symptoms, it may be tough to notice them at first. However, you may start to notice signs such as blurry vision, sensitivity…

Cataracts are extremely common, and affect nearly 21 million Americans over 40; more than six million Americans have had cataract surgery to date. If your eye surgeon has deemed you a good candidate for this surgery, you may wonder what you can expect in terms of timeline and recovery. Today, we’ll take a look at…

It may be a mouthful to pronounce, but keratoconus is actually a progressive disease that results in blurred vision and light sensitivity. There is no cure for keratoconus, but with early intervention and treatment, your eye doctor can manage and even slow the progression of the disease. Keratoconus is fairly common, with about one in…

Glaucoma and blood pressure are closely related. In fact, both high blood pressure and low blood pressure have been associated with an increased risk of glaucoma, a disease that damages the optic nerve. This happens as fluid builds up and adds pressure inside the eye. More than three million Americans have glaucoma, but half of…

Glaucoma is a disease that damages your eye’s optic nerve, typically occurring when fluid builds up and starts to increase pressure inside the eye. More than three million Americans have glaucoma, yet only half of those people know they have it, according to the Glaucoma Research Foundation. Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness and…

Your field of vision includes everything you are able to see, both peripheral and central vision. Central vision is what’s in front of you, while peripheral vision is what you can see without turning your head. Also known as tunnel vision, the loss of peripheral vision can be concerning for many people, especially if it…

Cataract surgery goes back further than you may realize. It’s not only one of the most common surgeries on the planet, it’s also the oldest. In fact, cataract surgery is considered to be among the most successful treatments in the world of medicine. In its infancy, cataract surgery was only called upon for the most…

If you have been told you need cataract surgery, you no doubt have some concerns and questions. But keep in mind that cataract surgery, the most commonly performed surgical procedure, is one of the safest surgical procedures you can have, according to Johns Hopkins. Cataracts affect nearly 21 million Americans over the age of 40,…

A cataract forms when the eye’s natural lens becomes cloudy, caused by the breakdown of proteins in your lens that make things look hazy, blurry, or less vibrant. Aging is the top cause of cataracts, but diabetes, medication, eye injuries, and family history can all play a part as well. If you have cataracts, you…

An intraocular lens, or IOL for short, is a small artificial lens designed to replace the eye’s natural lens that’s removed during cataract surgery. In other words, cataract surgery removes one or both cloudy lenses and adds a clear IOL implant to improve vision, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology.Just like contact lenses or…