Cataracts And Cataract Surgery Faqs

FAQs about Cataracts and Cataract Surgery in Kissimmee

Typically affecting adults over 50, cataracts are slow-to-develop, yellowish clumps of proteins clouding the eye's lens. Located behind your pupil, eye lenses focus incoming light so that the retina receives visual image signals that are then transmitted to the brain via the optic nerve. Lenses also cooperate with your corneas to bend (refract) light. If cataracts cover the lens, light cannot be focused properly.

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Since your retina cannot receive clear image signals from cataract-impaired lenses, the signals sent to the optic nerve are interpreted by the brain as blurry, dim or shadowy. When cataracts begin to significantly interfere with your ability to perform daily tasks, drive and read, your eye care specialist may recommend cataract surgery in Kissimmee to remove cataracts.

What Happens if Cataracts are not Removed?

While cataracts will not damage the health of your eyes, they will continue thickening until your vision is severely diminished. Near blindness or complete blindness may occur if you neglect cataracts.

Who is at Risk for Cataracts?

In addition to aging, cataract risk variables include having family members with cataracts, spending a lot of time in bright sunshine without wearing sunglasses, being diabetic or suffering past eye injuries or surgeries.

Are There Alternatives to Cataract Surgery in Kissimmee?

At this time, the only treatment for cataracts is removal and replacement of damaged lens with synthetic lenses. However, just because your eye doctor discovers you have cataracts doesn't mean you should have surgery as soon as possible. Cataracts develop slowly and may take years before they start interfering with your vision.

How are Cataracts Removed?

Your eye surgeon will make a tiny opening in the anterior capsule (a thin membrane enclosing your eye's lens) to remove the lens and cataract. A new, intraocular lens is then inserted into the opening to replace the old, damaged lens.

Is Recovering from Cataract Surgery Painful or Lengthy?

Cataract surgery is one of the most common surgeries performed in the U.S. Rarely do people experience discumfort longer than 48 to 72 hours. In addition, any discomfort is manageable with over the counter medications you may already have at home. You will notice clearer vision within a day or two of having cataract surgery in Kissimmee.

Will Cataract Surgery Improve My Ability to See at Night?

Yes. Many people with cataracts do not suffer vision difficulties during the day but have trouble seeing at night, especially when driving. Removing cataracts in their early stages not only enhances night vision but may also eliminate halos and "starbursts" surrounding nighttime lights.

Recovery Time, Precautions and Follow-up Exams

Recover can take at least four weeks as long as you follow all precautions and administer your proscribe drops as indicated. You will have several scheduled follow-up visits with your ophthalmologist as part of your postoperative.

Schedule a cataract surgery consultation appointment with your eye doctor in Kissimmee FL today by calling (407) 483-0328.

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