June is Cataract Awareness Month
Posted by: Kentucky Eye Institute in Cataracts
June is Cataract Awareness Month, a crucial time to understand and address one of the leading causes of treatable vision loss in the United States. With over 25 million Americans expected to develop cataracts, it’s clear that this is a significant health issue. As the population ages, this number will increase by 50 percent to…
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Have You Been Diagnosed With Cataracts?
Posted by: Kentucky Eye Institute in Cataracts
If you, a family member, or a friend have been diagnosed with cataracts by an eye doctor, please know you are not alone. According to the National Eye Institute, cataracts are a common condition affecting over 24.4 million Americans aged 40 and above. We want to assure you that we are here to offer you…
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What is a Cataract?
Posted by: Kentucky Eye Institute in Cataracts
What is a Cataract? A cataract is a dense, cloudy area that forms in the eye’s lens. A cataract begins when proteins in the eye form clumps that prevent the lens from sending clear images to the retina. The retina converts the light that comes through the lens into signals. It sends the signals to…
Read More What Happens During Cataract Surgery?
Posted by: Kentucky Eye Institute in Cataracts
If you’re over fifty, you may have started noticing changes in your vision, and not for the better. Not only are things becoming blurrier, but there seems to be a kind of general haze, like peering through a sheet of wax paper. These are all symptoms of a common eye condition called cataracts. If left…
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How Long Does It Take to Go Blind from Cataracts?
Posted by: Kentucky Eye Institute in 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, and they often worsen with age. But how long does it take to go…
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What Is the First Sign of Cataracts?
Posted by: Kentucky Eye Institute in Cataracts
Cataracts develop slowly over time, but you can catch them if you know what to look for. What is the first sign of cataracts? Learn more here.
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The Early Signs of Cataracts That You Should Never Ignore
Posted by: Kentucky Eye Institute in 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 the problem is not dealt with. What many don’t…
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What Are Cataracts and How Are They Treated?
Posted by: Kentucky Eye Institute in 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 clear tissue. It’s the job of this…
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Dos and Don’ts Before Cataract Surgery in Lexington
Posted by: Kentucky Eye Institute in 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 don’t need to be afraid. Cataract surgery is a…
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Ask Your Lexington Eye Doctor About Help With Cataracts If You Have These 7 Symptoms
Posted by: Kentucky Eye Institute in 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. What are cataracts? What…
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