EYE CARE Q: Will I get cataracts? A: Most likely! Cataracts are a natural part of our aging process, just like wrinkles and grey hair. A cataract is the clouding of the lens inside of the eye. The lens starts to yellow first in our Dr. Kynndyl 50's and 60's, but vision is still clear. Eventually, Giannonatti the lens slowly becomes white and cloudy causing blurred vision. This process typically takes many years The first sign of a cataract is typically decreased night vision due to glare. This is because the cloudy cataract scatters light, and when it's dark, the pupils are larger so more light can enter the eye. When cataracts become cloudy enough to blur vision, glasses will not make it better. Instead, treatment for cataracts is surgery First your eye doctor must confirm that blurred vision is due to cataracts and not another cause. If you qualify, your doctor can send you to a cataract surgeon who removes the cloudy lens and replaces it with a clear plastic implant. Most people have cataract surgery around the age of 65 to 85. To schedule an evaluation to assess for cataracts, or if you have any questions please call our office. *rt, Optometrist WHELAN Care Eye 1900 DIVISION ST. W, BEMIDJI, MN (218) 759-1430 WHELANEYECARE.COM EYE CARE Q: Will I get cataracts? A: Most likely! Cataracts are a natural part of our aging process, just like wrinkles and grey hair. A cataract is the clouding of the lens inside of the eye. The lens starts to yellow first in our Dr. Kynndyl 50's and 60's, but vision is still clear. Eventually, Giannonatti the lens slowly becomes white and cloudy causing blurred vision. This process typically takes many years The first sign of a cataract is typically decreased night vision due to glare. This is because the cloudy cataract scatters light, and when it's dark, the pupils are larger so more light can enter the eye. When cataracts become cloudy enough to blur vision, glasses will not make it better. Instead, treatment for cataracts is surgery First your eye doctor must confirm that blurred vision is due to cataracts and not another cause. If you qualify, your doctor can send you to a cataract surgeon who removes the cloudy lens and replaces it with a clear plastic implant. Most people have cataract surgery around the age of 65 to 85. To schedule an evaluation to assess for cataracts, or if you have any questions please call our office. *rt, Optometrist WHELAN Care Eye 1900 DIVISION ST. W, BEMIDJI, MN (218) 759-1430 WHELANEYECARE.COM