A cataract (cloudy eye lens) blocks light from reaching the retina, which helps the brain process sight. Cataracts develop over time, gradually leading to blurry, hazy vision and affecting daily ...
An anterior subcapsular cataract (ASC) is a progressive eye condition that affects the area near the front of your eye’s lens, leading to progressive changes to your vision. Cataracts are an umbrella ...
Many people take their vision for granted until a problem arises that affects their ability to see. While certain conditions may occur suddenly, others develop more gradually and may not even be ...
Cataract surgery is the most common surgery in medicine, and the first signs that a patient needs it may come in primary care. Everyone — “100% of people” — will get a cataract if they live long ...
YouTuber MrBeast recently shared a video about restoring sight in 1,000 blind people. The online star collaborated with a philanthropy to provide the cataract surgeries. Cataract surgery is very safe ...
Cataracts are cloudy areas in the lens of the eye. They are common as you age. According to the National Eye Institute, more than half of adults in the United States over the age of 80 have cataracts ...
As we age, our bodies naturally start to develop different aches, pains, and ailments, from stiff knees to fuzzy memory. One of the common body parts people don’t tend to think about is what happens ...
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TUPELO — Often, it’s while driving at night that a patient first notices the negative effects of cataracts. Blinding headlights from oncoming traffic force them to look at the lines on the road, ...