Are Cataracts Affected by Diet?
When the natural lens of the eye becomes cloudy and difficult to see through, it is usually due to cataracts. Cataracts are one of the leading causes of blindness in older adults. Factors that increase your risk of developing cataracts include high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, excessive drinking, having a family history of cataracts, and… Read More
Are You Too Young For Cataracts?
Are you starting to notice halos around lights? Does your vision seem blurry or cloudy? These are common signs that you might have cataracts. Cataracts affect your life in many ways. People associate cataracts with old age but there’s more to it than that. Cataracts can occur at any age – even at birth! Keep… Read More
The Importance of Cataract Awareness
Did you know that the leading cause of reversible blindness in the U.S. is cataracts? As a natural part of the aging process, cataracts affect more than 20.5 million Americans over the age of 40. And by age 80, over 50% of people have a cataract or have already had cataract surgery. What is a Cataract?… Read More
