Some of the surgeons may include cataract removal surgery in their practice, but not all the surgeons in our directory perform this procedure. Cataracts are a leading cause of blindness among adults in the United States, accounting for one out of every seven cases of blindness in people age 45 and older. Although most prevalent in adults, a cataract can occur in young people, and can sometimes be found in a baby's eyes at birth. Symptoms including infection, bleeding and swelling or detachment of the retina are some of the more serious complications that may affect your vision. A person with cataract views the world as if through a dirty window or a windshield that needs defrosting.
Glare becomes a serious problem.
Color perception becomes muted. Reading, driving, computer work, hobbies, and athletics become less easy and eventually impossible due to diminished vision. Unfortunately there is no proven medical treatment to prevent, delay, or reverse the development of cataracts in adults. Many medical agents are under investigation, but none have been proven absolutely effective. There is evidence however that antioxidants, specifically vitamins A, C, and E may delay the development of cataracts.