Types of Cataracts
You may suspect you have cataracts, but did you know there are different types? Read on to learn more and how Visionary Eye Doctors can help.
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What Types of Cataracts Exist?
Cataracts typically occur when patients are over the age of 65 when the eye’s natural internal lens begins to cloud over. There are many types of cataracts patients can experience, all of which are expertly treated by the cataract specialists at Visionary Eye Doctors.
There are three main types of cataracts:
- Nuclear Cataracts: These are characterized by clouds forming in the center of the internal lens. Patients may actually find their ability to see while reading will improve briefly. This is known as “second sight” and is extremely short-lived. When left untreated, your lens will yellow or even brown, causing colors to become less vivid and halos to develop around bright objects at night.
- Cortical Cataracts: These develop around the lens’s cortex and look like white triangles that point toward the center of your eye. The main complaint from cortical cataract sufferers is glare, making it extremely difficult for patients to drive at night.
- Posterior Subcapsular Cataracts: These cataracts develop rapidly and form in the back of the lens capsule in the path of light. This cataract type makes it difficult for you to see in bright lights.
If you’re experiencing clouded vision that prevents you from seeing vivid colors or impairs your night vision, contact the eye care professionals at Visionary Eye Doctors. We’ll get you the treatment you need for optimal eye health well into your golden years.
Visionary Eye Doctors Cataract Center of Excellence
Don’t let cataracts ruin the way you see the world. Visionary Eye Doctors has the expert eye care specialists you need to treat your cataracts and get relief from bothersome symptoms.
Our renowned surgeons, along with our highly trained cataract care specialists, provide personalized attention, customized treatments, and the most advanced diagnostic and surgical technology available to ensure optimal results to our patients.
While cataract surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures in the U.S., choosing the best surgeon, coupled with the best available technical advancements and the best facility are important considerations in a successful outcome.
Schedule your cataract treatment appointment at Visionary Eye Doctors by contacting us today!
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