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The facts about cataracts quiz

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Cataracts

You've probably heard about cataracts, but how much do you really know about them?

Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!

1: True or false: You can take steps to avoid cataracts.

That's false! Cataracts are a natural part of the aging process. Over time, the lenses in our eyes simply become cloudy and obscure our vision.

2: How many cataract surgeries are performed in the U.S. each year?

A) More than 50,000

B) More than 200,000

C) More than 1.5 million

D) More than 3 million

Answer: D) More than 3 million Americans undergo cataract surgery every year, making it one of the country's most commonly performed procedures.¹

3: True or false: You can have cataracts and not realize it.

That's true! You might not notice any chages in your vision at first because cataracts develop gradually. But cataracts distort light as it enters your eye, eventually causing cloudy vision, trouble seeing at night and rings, or halos around lights.²

4: Cataract surgery:

A) Can keep you off your feet for weeks

B) Requires a few days of observation in the hospital

C) Is an outpatient procedure

Answer: C) After cataract surgery, you can expect to spend about an hour in the post-op room. After that you're free to go, though you should arrange to be picked up, as you may not be able to drive right away.

5: How many patients are pleased with the outcome of their cataract surgery and recommend the procedure to others?

A) 27%

B) 56%

C) 79%

D) 88%

Answer: D) In a random telephone survey of 1000 AARP members, 88%said they'd definitely recommend cataract surgery to their friends and family.³

6: True or False: Cataract surgery can help you get back behind the wheel.

That's true! In the telephone survey, 93% of participants said they could see distant road signs better after they'd fully recovered from catarat surgery. And 82% said that driving in general became easier after the cataract surgery.³

Want more facts about cataracts? Check out our Cataract FAQs and take our free Cataract Assessment to see if you have cataracts. If so, make an appointment to see Dr. Lindahl, Rochester's #1 Femto Laser Bladeless Cataract Surgeon.

References

1. Majka C, Carlson A. Ophthalmic perarls: cataract, when to use multifocal intraocular lenses. EyeNet magazine website. Available at http://www.aao.org/publicationseyenet/200609/pearls.cfm Accessed Aug. 5,2014

2. Mayo Clinic Staff. Cataracts: symptoms. Mayo Clinic website. July 30, 2013. Available at http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cataracts/DS00050/DSECTION=symtoms. Accessed July 31, 2013

3.Data on File. AARP/Alcon Vision Survey, April 2013