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Cataract Surgery: It’s Never Too Late

by Damion Wasylow 20 June 2024 06:36 AM

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If you’re one of the 20 million Americans with cataracts, you may have allowed your symptoms to slowly progress over time and rob you of your vision. As your vision blurred, colors faded and night vision worsened, you wondered whether it would still make sense to get cataract surgery, especially at your age. Well, here’s your answer….It’s never too late to enjoy the renewed vision and enjoyment of life that can come from cataract surgery.

Some people fear their cataracts have gotten so bad that cataract surgery may no longer be an effective treatment option for them. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Cataracts occur when the natural eye lens becomes cloudy, and the degree of this clouding progresses over time. Regardless of degree, however, the necessary treatment and expected outcomes are the same. 

The only way to correct cataracts is to surgically remove the damaged eye lens and replace it with an artificial lens implant. Thankfully, cataract surgery is known to be one of the safest and most effective surgical procedures. In fact, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) reports an overall success rate of 98% or higher for the more than three million cataract surgeries performed in the U.S. each year. By replacing the damaged natural lens with an artificial lens, surgery provides a permanent fix. 

Another question for some older cataract sufferers and their families is whether it’s worth it to get cataract surgery once a person is in their 80’s, 90’s or beyond. Yet most people would probably agree that seeing clearly is too valuable a gift to pass up at any age.

And, for older adults, the benefits extend beyond mere vision improvement. Cataract surgery has been linked to a reduction in the risk of falls, a common cause of serious injury among the elderly. Moreover, regaining the ability to read, drive and recognize faces can dramatically improve independence and social interactions, contributing to a more active and fulfilling life.

If you or someone you love has cataracts, don’t put off getting the help you deserve. The talented eye surgeons of North Florida Cataract Specialists and Vision Care have performed thousands of successful cataract surgeries, giving their patients a renewed outlook on life, and they would be proud to do the same for you. 

Contact North Florida Cataract Specialists and Vision Care today at 352-373-4300 to schedule your appointment.

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