Category: Cataracts

Cataracts happen when proteins in the natural eye lens break apart and clump together, forming a cloudy appearance that grows denser over time. Cataract surgery removes the cataract and replaces the natural lens with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL) implant. These IOLs can correct one or more refractive errors, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and even presbyopia…. Read More

Cataracts and macular degeneration are often related to age. A cataract is when your eye’s natural lens becomes cloudy. A cataract can develop slowly over time. Its main symptom is blurred vision. Macular degeneration can blur your central vision. The most common form, age-related macular degeneration, is one of the leading causes of vision loss… Read More

If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, getting your blood sugar under control is imperative. It not only can mean the difference between life and death, but also the difference between vision and blindness. Dr. George . G. Khouri of Palm Beach Eye Center explains the various ways in which uncontrolled blood sugar can damage vision.