Eye exam needed to detect cataracts.

 
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The aging process is directly related to cataracts. Over half of all people aged 65 or older have some degree of cataract development. Simply put, a cataract is a clouding of a transparent part of the eye called the lens. The most common symptoms of cataracts are cloudy or blurry vision, colors appearing faded, increased glare from lamps or headlights or frequent changes to one's eyeglasses prescription. It's important to have these symptoms checked by an eye-care professional, like Dr. Larry Morrison or Dr. Michael Morrison, as they can also be a sign of other eye disorders.

Since there is presently no medical treatment to prevent cataracts or reverse them once they develop, the only treatment for cataracts is their surgical removal. Today's cataract surgery is a marvel of medical technology: The surgeon gently removes the cloudy lens of the eye and replaces it with an artificial intraocular lens implant to restore bright, clear vision.

First the surgeon numbs the tissue around the eye. After that tissue is fully numbed, the surgeon then makes a very small opening at the edge of the eye to allow special instruments to reach inside. The surgeon guides an ultrasonic probe to gently break up and extract the cloudy lens material. A specially selected lens implant is then  carefully placed inside where the eye's original lens used to be, and the treatment is complete. The opening into the eye is so small that it typically requires no stitches whatsoever.

For more information on cataracts or to schedule an appointment, call the Morrison Eye Care office nearest you.
   

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