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Cataract Surgery Schaumburg May Help With Serious Vision Problems

By Raquel Durham

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As the body ages, so do the eyes. This is most noticeable in incidences of blurry or clouded vision and can occur in at least 50% of the population as they age. Cataract surgery Schaumburg may be the solution to help correct these problems that can be caused by the lens of the eye being damaged or defective.

Between the iris (colored part) and pupil (the black dot in the center of the eye) lays the lens. It acts as the filter that is needed to send the correct image and light to the brain by way of nerve signals. This lens needs to be clear in order for the brain to process the correct image. If not, images can be blurry and out of focus when seen by the patient.

Most instances of cataracts in the eye are the result of the normal course of aging, but other factors can cause or contribute as well. Traumatic injury or glaucoma also are factors in the lens of the eye becoming damaged or malfunctioning. Steroid use for other health issues or congenital concerns can also add to the chance of cloudy vision.

The earliest symptoms that are noticed are blurry vision, with some clouding, noticing that colors seen are not as vivid or appear muted, and that eyeglass prescriptions change quicker than usual. The ability to drive at night, as well as headlight glare bothering the driver have also been reported. An appointment with a qualified eye doctor is needed to find out the real cause with the problems with vision.

If caught early enough, the problem can be treated with new eyeglasses, avoiding direct sunlight in the eyes with anti-glare sunglasses, or using magnifying glasses when reading. If these remedies do not work, or the cloudy vision worsens, surgery is the only option to correct the condition.

Phacoemulsification is the term used for the most common version of this surgery. It involves a very small device that is inserted into the cornea and sends ultrasound waves into the lens to soften it, and it is then removed. This involves minimal risk or pain to the patient.

This lens is then replaced by a plastic intraocular lens, known as an IOL that becomes a permanent part of the eye. Most people regain a good deal of the vision they had prior to the condition becoming known. If cataract surgery Schaumburg sounds like something that may help, please see your eye doctor for an exam and more information. cataract surgery schaumburg

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