Key Takeaways Cataracts involve a clouding of the eye’s lens, resulting in blurred, dim, or foggy vision. As cataracts worsen, everyday tasks such as driving, reading, and hobbies can become difficult. Night driving and glare sensitivity commonly afflict people with cataracts. Cataract surgery is the only treatment, and early [...]
Key Takeaways Most patients notice improved vision within days of cataract surgery -- one of the safest and most effective procedures. Colors often appear brighter and clearer after surgery because the cloudy lens is replaced with a transparent artificial one. Many patients experience sharper focus, reduced glare, and better [...]
Cataracts are a common symptom of aging, affecting nearly 1 in 5 people between the ages of 65 and 74. In fact, more than 50 percent of people over 80 either have cataracts or have had cataract surgery to correct them. Cataracts are basically cloudy areas that form on [...]
With June being National Cataract Awareness Month, we thought it would be fitting to talk about cataracts, what they are, who is affected, the symptoms, and treatments available. As one of the most common elective procedures in this country, cataract surgery is the primary treatment. In fact, surgeons perform [...]
Key Takeaways Cataract surgery is a safe and highly effective procedure that restores clearer, brighter vision. At Broberg Eye Care, we perform cataract surgery on one eye at a time to prioritize patient safety and optimal results. Staging the surgeries reduces risk, supports proper healing, and allows your surgeon [...]
Cataract surgery is one of the most common types of surgeries worldwide, with surgeons performing more than three million cataract surgeries in the U.S. and 20 million all around the world, according to the Cleveland Clinic. In addition, half of those who live into their 90s will require cataract [...]
If you have cataracts, you’re among the 21 million other Americans over the age of 40 who do as well. And if you need cataract surgery, you’re among more than six million other Americans who have had cataract surgery to date. Your eye surgeon will evaluate you to see [...]
Cataracts -- cloudy spots that develop on the lens of your eye -- affect your ability to see clearly. Most cataracts develop over time and are age-related. Because of this slow development of symptoms, it may be tough to notice them at first. However, you may start to notice [...]
Cataracts are extremely common, and affect nearly 21 million Americans over 40; more than six million Americans have had cataract surgery to date. If your eye surgeon has deemed you a good candidate for this surgery, you may wonder what you can expect in terms of timeline and recovery. [...]
Cataract surgery goes back further than you may realize. It’s not only one of the most common surgeries on the planet, it’s also the oldest. In fact, cataract surgery is considered to be among the most successful treatments in the world of medicine. In its infancy, cataract surgery was [...]