Boost Your Cataracts Awareness with Our Wilmette Optometry Team
Cataracts, which lead to the cloudiness of the lens inside your eyes, are so common that 9 out of 10 people over the age of 65 have at least one. While they don't always lead to vision loss and can develop for years without symptoms, cataracts often come with common warning signs. At New Vision Optical Boutique in Wilmette, IL, we educate our patients about cataracts and provide early intervention to optimize patient outcomes.
7 Signs You Might Have Cataracts
Notice any of the following issues? Come see our Wilmette optometrist team for an eye exam. You may have cataracts:
- Dim, blurry, or clouded vision.
- The appearance of a "halo" around bright light sources.
- The need to frequently change eyeglasses or contact lens prescriptions.
- The need for brighter light while trying to read.
- Poor nighttime vision.
- Increased sensitivity to light and glare.
- Colors start to appear faded or yellowed.
You may notice these symptoms increase as time goes by. This will happen if a cataract is becoming bigger and large enough to impair vision. While cataracts can't be cured, there are things you can do to manage them or reduce your risk of getting them in the first place.
How We Can Treat Cataracts
Risk factors for cataracts include advanced aging, smoking, family history, excessive UV radiation exposure, a history of eye surgery or injury, or the presence of other underlying health conditions like diabetes. In addition to helping you modify your lifestyle and preventable risk factors, our Wilmette optometry team can help you avoid or manage cataracts using several evidence-based techniques, including:
- Anti-glare coating on prescription eyeglasses
- Prescription sunglasses that block UV-A and UV-B radiation
- Low vision strategies
- Pre-operative consults and post-operative support for cataracts removal and replacement surgery
Are You Up-to-Date with Your Eye Care?
For more tips on all things vision and eye care, from cataracts to other preventative eye care measures, contact New Vision Optical Boutique at (847) 230-4796 and connect with our Wilmette optometrist today.