Are you sensitive to bright lights? Find out what you can do about the problem.
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For most people, the lens of one or both eyes eventually gets cloudy, causing blurry vision. This condition is called a cataract. More than half of Americans develop cataracts or have had surgery to correct a cataract by the age of 80, according to the National Eye Institute. You might develop a cataract in one or both eyes, but it does not spread from one to the other.
Cataracts progress over time. If your vision is adequate, glasses or contact lenses might suffice to address your early-stage cataract and slightly impaired vision. However, if blurred vision is making you a dangerous driver, affecting your independence or compromising your ability to do the things you love, it might be time for cataract surgery.
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May Newsletter: What Is Photophobia and How Is It Treated?
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May Newsletter: How You Optometrist Can Help with Myopia Control
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April Newsletter: What Causes Yellow Eyes and How Are They Treated?
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April Newsletter: Does Ocular Hypertension Affect Your Vision?
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March Newsletter: Can an Eye Exam Reveal Heart Problems?
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March Newsletter: Daily vs. Monthly Contacts: Choosing the Right Lenses for You
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February Newsletter: The Benefits of Multifocal Contact Lenses
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Ready to ditch your reading glasses? Learn how multifocal contact lenses could improve your vision.
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February Newsletter: Tips to Keep Your Contact Lenses Comfortable During the Winter
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January Newsletter: Why You Should Wear Sunglasses in the Winter
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January Newsletter: The Benefits of Orthokeratology (Ortho-k)
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December Newsletter: Can Reading Glasses Improve Your Vision?
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December Newsletter: What You Can Do to Protect Your Eyes in the Workplace
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November Newsletter: The Importance of Vitamin A for Your Eyes
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Need another reason to improve your diet? A deficiency of this vitamin could increase your risk of vision problems.
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November Newsletter: Are Hearing Loss and Vision Loss Related?
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October Newsletter: The Advantages of Prescription Sunglasses
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October Newsletter: What Are Ocular Migraines and How Can They Be Prevented?
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