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What Are the Symptoms Of Cataracts?

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Cataracts form due to the natural aging of your eyes. After the age of 40, your odds of cataracts increase. By the age of 80, half of all Americans will develop them.

If you are experiencing vision problems, including the symptoms of cataracts, Durrie Vision can improve your eyesight through refractive cataract surgery.

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What Is a Cataract?

A cataract is a cloudy area that begins to form in your eye’s natural lens, which blocks light from coming through the lens, leading to symptoms such as blurry vision.

The word cataract is derived from the Latin word “cataracta,” the word for “waterfall,” and an earlier Greek word, “katarassein,” which means “to dash down.” When cataracts form, the cloudiness may make it seem like you’re looking through a waterfall.

What Causes Eye Cataracts?

Cataracts begin to form when your natural lens’s proteins begin to break down. Some people experience cataracts due to eye injuries, genetic vision problems, steroid medications, or medical conditions, such as diabetes. Cataracts are a normal part of aging.

Research also shows that cataracts may also be more prevalent in those who smoke, drink excessive amounts of alcohol, or spend time in the sun without protective sunglasses.

What Are the Most Common Symptoms Of Cataracts?

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Blurry or cloudy vision
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Halos and glare
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Light sensitivity
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Difficulty seeing at night
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Yellowing of colors
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Fading of colors

Less common symptoms include:

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Frequent vision prescription changes
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Double vision
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Loss of contrast between shades of colors

Get Rid Of Cataract Symptoms With a Free Consultation at Durrie Vision

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Cataracts Get Worse In Stages

Stage One

Because of near vision loss, you become more dependent on readers, bifocals, or multifocal contact lenses.

Stage Two

You have more difficulty seeing at night, lights at night have a “halo” effect or glare, and you need more light to read in a dim room.

Stage Three

Cataracts form, and you begin to experience more intense symptoms, including cloudy or blurry vision.

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How Do I Know If I Have Cataracts?

Most people discover they have cataracts after experiencing cataract symptoms and go to an ophthalmologist or optometrist to get their eyes checked. At this point, their doctor recommends refractive cataract surgery.

You can skip this step by meeting with our board-certified ophthalmologist and refractive surgeon, who can diagnose and treat your cataracts with the latest technology.

Schedule a free consultation to find out how we can help get rid of the symptoms of cataracts so you can see and live more fully.

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How Do You Treat Cataracts?

Surgery is the only way to get rid of cataracts. Office-based refractive cataract surgery is the most advanced and effective cataract treatment. Refractive cataract surgery removes your aging lens and replaces it with an intraocular lens (IOL), so you can see at near, intermediate, and far distances.

Get both eyes treated on the same day in our comfortable office, instead of a surgery center. We can also fine-tune your vision after your procedure.

Everyone’s symptoms and customized treatment plan are different, and our Advanced Ocular Analysis (AOA) helps determine your needs. Book your appointment with Durrie Vision to bring your vision and enjoyment of life into focus.

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“I was impressed with the amount of detailed testing they did at my initial consultation. I had a great experience the day of my LASIK procedure with all of the staff. The results are amazing for such a quick procedure!”

Melissa S

“After 25+ years of glasses and contacts, all it took was about 10 minutes of surgery to correct my vision. Everyone was friendly and easy to work with throughout the process. To anyone considering getting their vision corrected, I give my highest recommendation to Durrie Vision.”

Brad

“Walked into the office unable to see the Snellen chart, walked out after SBK seeing 20/30, which improved to 20/15 at my next day follow-up. The entire process was seamless and professional, and the results are absolutely unbelievable. Had no idea my vision could ever be this clear.”

Kristin

“Quick, easy, friendly! Dr. Stahl did my SBK and I was seeing 20/15 the next morning! Amazing!”

Madalyn

“I had LASIK done last week and I am very pleased. I had never worn contacts and was not comfortable touching my eyes so I was nervous, but they provide Valium to ease nerves  It was easier than I expected. They say you’re in surgery for eight minutes but it didn’t even feel that long.”

Michael

“From the time that I walked into the building for my consultation until I walked out from my post-operation check-up, I was extremely impressed with the level of care. The attention to detail, the technology used to treat my astigmatism and the affordable cost, all were things that stood out.”

Ryan

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