Cataracts

Cataract is a long-known eye condition often associated with old age. It is primarily characterized by clouding of the eye lens in one or both eyes. For decades, the goal of cataract treatment was to remove the cataract without making the patient blind. However, cataract surgery has evolved over the years. Modern surgical procedures for […]

A cataract is a cloudy covering that forms on your eye lens due to the clumping of the eye proteins. Cataracts may develop for years before they affect your vision and ultimately impacting the quality of life. NCBI ranks cataracts as the leading cause of blindness worldwide. However, this condition can be corrected through cataract surgery, a

You might be wrong to believe the common notion that cataracts only affect adults and older people aged 70 and above. Currently, a Mayo Clinic study revealed that an increasing number of young people develop cataracts and undergo cataracts surgery. While this condition is typically associated with age-related changes affecting the eye, children and young

Cataract surgery recovery is probably one of the main concerns for patients scheduled to undergo phacoemulsification. Cataract surgery is a simple procedure lasting only a few minutes. However, despite being one of the commonly performed eye-related surgeries, most people are still apprehensive about the procedure. Like other eye care problems, you should follow your eye

Cataracts are, without a doubt, one of the leading causes of blindness globally. While most people experience cataracts at some point in life, the majority know less about what they are. Cataracts are often associated with a cloudy or white pupil, which might be visible to the naked eye or not. Affected persons may also

Nearly everyone develops cataracts if they live long enough. But just because a cataract exists does not mean it has to be removed. In their early stages, cataracts can have such a small impact on your vision that you do not even notice them. As the cataracts mature, their effects on vision become more noticeable,

Like any surgery, cataract surgery places some stress on the body. If you have travel plans shortly after your procedure, you may be wondering whether this will impact your recovery or increase your risk of complications. In this post. Dr. Linda Vu of Linda Vision discusses whether it’s safe to travel after cataract surgery.

Dr. Linda Vu cares deeply about her patients’ ocular health, and is committed to raising awareness about important eye conditions. Along with the American Academy of Ophthalmology and other leading ophthalmology organizations, Dr. Vu observes June as Cataract Awareness Month. Hopefully by raising awareness of this widespread vision problem, Dr. Vu can help patients detect

It is estimated that approximately half of all Americans will have developed cataracts or had cataract surgery by age 80. A cataract, or clouding of the eye’s natural lens, often starts very small. But if left untreated, it can impair vision and function. Currently there is no cure for cataracts but there are ways you