| Symptoms
of cataracts vary from person to person,
and not all persons will experience
every symptom. Some reported symptoms
of cataracts are: |
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Cloudy,
fuzzy, foggy or filmy vision |
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Change
in the way colors are perceived |
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Frequent
changes in eyeglass prescription |
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Impaired
vision at night, especially while driving,
caused by effects of bright lights |
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Problems
with glare from lamps of the sun |
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Halos
around lights |
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Double
Vision |
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White
spot or cloudy spot in the lens of the
eye (the pupil, instead of being black,
appread milky or white) |
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Symptoms
are typically progressive. An eye
exam will confirm if you have a cataract
and when surgery is appropriate for
you. |
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How
is a Cataract Detected? |
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thorough eye examination will
determine if you have a cataract
and the severity of the cataract.
You will be asked to read a
letter chart to see how well
you see with your glasses. Your
eyes will typically be dilated
with eye drops. this helps the
doctor see the inside of your
eyes. The doctor will examine
your eyes to detect not only
cataracts, but also any other
disease or condition that could
impair your vision. |
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What
are the Treatment Options? |
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goal of cataract treatment is
simple: to improve vision. for
some people, changing glasses,
getting stronger bifocals or
using a magnifying glass is
sufficient. Others choose to
have cataract surgery to improve
their quality of life. |
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How
does Cataract Surgery Work?
Cataract
surgery consists of removing
the clouded lens of the eye
and replacing it with a plastic
disc called an intraocular
lens (IOL).
Cataract
surgery is typically performed
on an outpatient basis in
a surgery center or hospital
operating room. It takes few
months for the eye to heal
completely, so your doctor
will check your progress periodically
to make sure your eye fully
heals.
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Choosing your Cataract
Surgeon
Eye
Care Specialists of Florida's
highly experienced cataract
and corneal surgeon offer
state-of-the-art technology
and surgical techniques
to treat your cataract.
As routine as cataract
surgery may seem, it is
still SURGERY. The best
way to ensure a successful
outcome is to choose an
experienced, cornea trained
surgeon. |
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