Category: Cataracts

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Cataracts on September 29, 2020

Are you worried about developing cataracts? Are you wondering if it’s possible to prevent cataracts?  Cataracts are one of the most common eye conditions that occur due to aging. The idea of cataract surgery can be scary but it doesn’t have to be. Keep reading to learn more about cataracts and if you can prevent them! What… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Cataracts on August 28, 2020

Are you starting to find it difficult to drive at night? Have you been seeing halos around lights? These are signs that you could be developing cataracts. Cataracts are one of the most common eye conditions that you may develop.  There are many misconceptions about cataracts that patients hear. Keep reading to learn some of the… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Cataracts on June 15, 2020

Are you seeing halos around lights? Does that make you worried about what’s going on with your vision?  A sign that you could have cataracts is seeing halos around lights. This is only one of several symptoms of having cataracts. Understanding what cataracts are, the signs and symptoms, risk factors, and how to treat them is key. … Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Cataracts on February 26, 2020

Are you planning on getting cataract surgery soon? Are you worried that you will get cataracts again after surgery?  Worrying about surgery is common, especially if you’re getting cataract surgery. That’s why we are here to help you have the best possible experience with cataract surgery.    Many patients wonder if getting cataract surgery means… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Cataracts on October 10, 2019

Have you been experiencing blurry or cloudy vision? Do you find it difficult to drive at night?  These are signs that you could have cataracts. Keep reading for more common signs that you could have cataracts! What is a Cataract? You get cataracts when the lens in your eye is no longer clear but cloudy. This… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Cataracts on June 25, 2019

Do you suffer from blurry vision or have difficulty driving in the evening? These are common signs that you may have a cataract.  Did you know that June is Cataract Awareness Month? Why, you ask? Millions of people get cataracts, and it’s a leading cause of blindness worldwide. Keep reading to learn more about cataracts and what… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Cataracts on January 1, 2018

By the age of 80, you have a 50 percent chance of developing cataracts. If you are unaware of how cataracts can affect your vision, it is when your lens that is normally clear becomes clouded. When you are dealing with cataracts it will cause your vision to blur, making it difficult to complete your… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Cataracts on July 13, 2017

Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the world: Currently, cataracts affect more than 22 million people in the United States that are above the age of 40. Worldwide there are more cataract cases than macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy combined according to Prevent Blindness America (BPA). There are several symptoms of cataracts: When you… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Cataracts on May 24, 2017

When the eyes natural lens becomes clouded with clumped up proteins then you are developing cataracts. These clumped proteins block light from entering the eye, which causes your vision to become increasingly blurrier over time and if left unresolved will result in the complete loss of your vision. Clouded lenses will negatively impact your quality… Read More

Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Cataracts, Glaucoma on February 13, 2017

With age comes many amazing things, like wisdom and experience from the world around you. But what many people don’t expect is for their eyesight to change. Eye health is important no matter what age you are, but older, aging eyes require a yearly comprehensive eye exam. Before your next eye exam, make sure you… Read More