As all of us get older and transition into our fifties, sixties and seventies, we will develop cataracts. Cataracts develop as a natural aging process of the eye's lens. If we grow old enough we will get cataracts just as we will get gray hair. Changes in vision caused by cataracts generally create cloudy vision gradually over time and eventually lead to blurred vision that cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses. Printed material usually lose their contrast and become more difficult to see. Lights from passing cars often create more glare and make driving difficult at night.
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Treatment for a cataract involves surgically removing the cloudy lens material and inserting an intra-ocular lens implant in its place. Lens implants can correct far or near vision and some premium lens implants can correct for both far and near. After cataract surgery ou may still need a pair of prescription glasses to maximize your vision.
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