We're starting January off on the right foot, by answering any and all questions you may have about cataracts and your options for treatment at The Rochester Eye & Laser Center. Join us or tell someone who may be interested about our FREE CATARACT LUNCH & LEARN, on Friday February 9th from 11:30AM -1:00PM.
Most cataracts develop slowly over time and will not greatly affect eyesight in the early stages. Cataracts are the clouding of the lens of the eye either due to natural aging or injury. Proteins and fibers in the lens of the eye begin to break down causing the formation of the cataract to create a haziness or blurriness in vision.
One certainty in life is that everyone will eventually develop cataracts. In fact, cataract formation starts earlier than you might think, typically in your 40s. Most cataracts, however, do not become significant enough to notice until your 50s or 60s, which is when most folks elect to have cataract surgery. But how do we know when it’s time for surgery?