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5 Facts about Cataracts

13/08/2014

1. Cataracts are not affected by how people use their eyes. Many people believe that cataracts can be avoided by using their eyes in certain ways, e.g. using screens too often or frequently being in dimly lit environments. This is not true. Cataracts develop with age and whilst they may be more noticeable when a person is looking at things close up, it is not close up work that makes cataracts develop.


2. The most common symptoms of cataracts are blurred vision, cloudy or misty vision or patches where vision is not as clear.


3. The development of cataracts can be slowed down. It is not possible to reverse cataracts and so once a person is aware that they have cataracts they should seek help. However, there are ways in which the development can be slowed. These include quitting smoking, wearing sunglasses and keeping healthy in general such as eating a balanced diet.


4. Cataracts occur when the cells of the lens die. As more cells die they build up and this gradually affects a person’s vision.


5. Surgery to remove cataracts is offered by France Surgery and is a simple and common procedure. Patients will be able to get back to daily life the day after surgery which means there will be lots of time to enjoy the French surroundings.

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