As we age, there’s no denying that our bodies change which causes us to look into benefits of cataract surgery. One condition that can develop as we get older is cataracts in one or both of our eyes. Data from the American Academy of Ophthalmology suggests that by age 75 individuals have around a 50% chance of clouding of the eye’s lens, which is a common symptom of the disease.
Cataract surgery takes an old blurry lens and replaces it with a new artificial intraocular lens. Cataract surgeries are performed around the US millions of times each year.
Below are just a few of the main benefits of cataract surgery:
When you have cataracts, you may not realize it but the world around you likely looks dull and muted. This fog or cloudiness not only affects your vision, but it also impacts how you see colors. Cloudy lenses typically add a brown or yellow tint to your vision, which can make it hard to differentiate between certain colors.
Once cataract surgery is performed, you’ll be able to see brighter colors which will make your daily life much more enjoyable.
Not only does the new artificial intraocular lens improve the cloudy vision that you’ve become accustomed to, but it also significantly improves your vision. Most patients will experience vision somewhere between 20/20 and 20/40 once they’ve completely recovered from cataract surgery. Listen to just a few of our patient stories.
While the vision of most patients will drastically improve after cataract surgery. It’s important to realize that certain preexisting conditions could affect your vision after surgery. Some of these conditions include:
Your poor vision is likely frustrating during the day, but can be extremely dangerous at night. Your cloudy lenses prevent the necessary amount of light that is required to see adequately in dark locations or situations. Driving at night will likely be difficult if you have cataracts.
Cataract surgery can correct this condition and often help patients regain confidence to drive at night again.
Cataracts can also impact your ability to see in depth. A lack of depth perception puts you at a higher risk for falls, which can obviously lead to serious injuries.
Once you have cataract surgery, you should be able to more accurately judge distance which should make walking, driving and many other activities much easier.
If you’re experiencing cloudy or hazy vision, it could be because you have cataracts. Feel free to reach out to our team of experienced ophthalmologists today at 864.583.6381 or online to schedule an eye exam and develop a plan to help you improve your vision and live a happier, more fulfilled life!
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