Category: Cataracts

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Close-up of a person's eye with cloudy cataracts visible in the lens.

Cataracts • October 16, 2024

Can Cataracts Return After Surgery?

Cataract surgery has transformed the way many people see the world, offering a bright new outlook by replacing cloudy lenses with clear artificial ones. After going through the process, you likely hope you’re done with cataracts for good. That’s why it can be concerning if you hear rumours that cataracts could return. Cataracts cannot return…

An eye doctor holding down the right lower eyelid of his patient to check its health.

Cataracts • March 25, 2024

Can an Optometrist Diagnose Cataracts?

Cataracts are an eye condition often associated with aging and involves the clouding of the lens of your eye, which causes vision to be blurred. Cataracts can cause vision loss, but it is treatable. Your optometrist can diagnose cataracts by conducting several tests during an eye exam. Based on the stage of cataracts, they can…

Close up image of a senior woman's eye showing a cataract.

Cataracts, Eye conditions, Eye Health • May 12, 2022

Do Cataracts Have to be Ripe to be Removed?

Do Cataracts Have to be Ripe to be Removed? Eyecare is an essential part of everyday life, whether that means keeping up with your eye exams or needing any specialty eye care procedures. Taking care of your eyes means reporting any potential issues to your optometrist. Cataracts are one of these eye issues you need…

Close up image of a mature patient's eye showing the cloudiness associated with a cataract.

Cataracts, Eye conditions, Eye Health • April 12, 2022

What Is the First Sign of Cataracts?

What Is the First Sign of Cataracts? Cataracts are a common eye problem that millions of people suffer from every year. According to the National Eye Institute of America, more than half of Americans over the age of 80 have cataracts or have had them surgically removed. Cataracts can develop at any time, but it’s…

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