by Kentucky Eye Institute | Nov 15, 2024 | Cataracts
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that over 2.2 billion people globally have distant or near vision impairment. About one billion of these cases result from preventable or untreated issues such as cataracts. Cataracts are common among people above 40 years,...
by Kentucky Eye Institute | Oct 13, 2023 | Cataracts
Cataracts are a reality many face, especially as they age. The first sign can be subtle-maybe you need more light to read, or colors seem less vibrant. It’s easy to brush these off as fatigue or age, but they could be early indicators of cataracts, a condition...
by Kentucky Eye Institute | Sep 7, 2021 | Cataracts
Did you know that 4.2 million Americans aged 40 and over suffer from uncorrectable vision impairment that led some to go blind? In most cases, vision problems can be corrected if they are caught early enough. For example, cataracts might cause someone to go blind if...
by Kentucky Eye Institute | Jul 15, 2021 | Cataracts
In reality, most people tend to take their eyesight for granted on a daily basis — only until it starts to bother them. But when it comes to the development of cataracts, some of the causes are just out of our control. A healthy, fully functional eye consists of...
by Kentucky Eye Institute | May 25, 2021 | Cataracts
Nearly 60% of people over the age of 60 have cataracts. More than 50% of elderly people over the age of 80 will have cataracts. It’s possible, that if you are within this age range, you will be facing cataract surgery to repair your clouding vision. You...
by Kentucky Eye Institute | Feb 17, 2020 | Cataracts
When you or a loved one is suffering from eye issues, you may start to wonder if it could be due to cataracts. But, how can you tell if you have cataracts in the first place? Many people have heard the term but still wouldn’t be able to answer simple questions....
