Cataracts can affect anyone at any age and can affect both eyes or just one. It is usually a condition that progresses slowly and causes a decrease in a person’s vision. You may notice numerous symptoms if you suffer from cataracts such as double vision or blurry vision. The office of Dr. Leroy Vaughn in Inglewood is a great place to start if you believe you are suffering from cataract symptoms. Following are the answers to several questions Dr. Vaughn frequently receives regarding cataracts
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Do Cataracts Affect Mostly Older People?
While cataracts can affect people of any age, they are most often developed by people 50 years old and older. By the age of 65, nearly half of the population within the U.S. will have been affected by a cataract. Most people over the age of 75 have had a case of mild cataracts in both eyes or just one eye.
Infants can also be affected with congenital cataracts, although it is rare. This can result from the mother having chickenpox, German measles, or other diseases that are infectious during her pregnancy. Other times, cataracts are inherited. People that are affected with diabetes are also more likely to develop cataracts. Thankfully, Dr. Vaughn is very experienced in providing patients with diabetic eye disease treatment.
How Are Cataracts Treated?
Surgery for cataracts is never usually an emergency. An ophthalmologist will determine if surgery is right for you depending on how severe your vision impairment is. Some people may find that eyeglasses are enough to improve their vision. However, surgery is the only way to cure cataracts.
Is Cataract Surgery Painful?
You are unlikely to experience any discomfort during cataract surgery. You will not feel any pain even though you will remain awake during the procedure. Patients will undergo general anesthesia, and it is highly unlikely that you will remember much of the surgery. Mild sedatives are sometimes administered to promote relaxation. Numbing drops are also placed into your eyes to prevent any discomfort.
How Long Is the Recovery Process for Cataract Surgery?
It will not take long at all to recover from cataract surgery. It will only take a few days for any soreness or discomfort you are feeling to completely disappear. It may take anywhere between four and six weeks for a full recovery to take place.
Contact Leroy Vaughn, MD for Diabetic Eye Disease Treatment in Inglewood
For more information on cataract treatment or to schedule an appointment with our ophthalmologist, call the office of Leroy Vaughn, MD today at (310) 671-0909.
