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Cataracts

Cataracts are a progressive clouding of the lens or other parts of the eye that often occurs with age. However, they can be treated through surgical removal, which is generally successful. Learn more about cataracts.

Articles About Cataracts
  • Cataracts: Signs, Symptoms and Diagnosis
    A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision in elderly people. Left untreated, cataracts can greatly impact vision, making driving, walking and other daily activities dangerous for elders.
  • What to Expect When a Loved One Has Cataract Surgery
    Surgery is the only effective treatment for cataracts.Here's what caregivers and their elderly loved ones can expect before, during and after cataract surgery.
  • The 4 Most Common Age-Related Eye Diseases
    Glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy are the four most common eye conditions among people over age 65.
  • How Glaucoma Is Diagnosed and Treated
    Glaucoma is detected through a comprehensive eye exam. Treatments, including medication and surgery, delay progression of the disease, but do not restore eyesight that has already been lost.
 

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