Cataracts Articles

1). Gift of Sight – Why go Blind? By : illich
More than 1 million Americans over 40 are blind from eye diseases and 2.3 million are visually impaired. Every 5 seconds, a person goes blind. As of 2004, 20 million Americans have cataracts; 13 million people with type 2 diabetes have signs of retinopathy at the time they are diagnosed. Glaucoma affects two million Americans; it is the second leading cause of blindness after diabetes.
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2). Blindness: Escaping Darkness By : James Monahan
Almost half of the population of blind people in the United States is over sixty five years of age. Before we get hit by this, we should check on its causes and cures to be able to deal with it.
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3). Caution, Prevention And Cure Of Cataracts By : frank vanderlugt
As the population ages, cataracts are becoming a growing health concern. A cataract is a clouding of the eye lens to such an extent that it affects vision. The majority of cataracts develop due to the aging process, and by age 80, more than half of all Americans have them. However, there are also other type of cataracts: secondary cataracts, which form after surgery for other ophthalmic diseases such as glaucoma; traumatic cataracts, which can develop after an eye injury; congenital cataracts; and radiation-inducted cataracts.
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4). The Health Benefits of Sunglasses By : Jesse Rows
Did you realize sunglasses protect you from more than cataracts? There are several significant benefits to wearing sunglasses every time you go out into sunlight. DRIVING GLARE Sunglasses with 100% UV tinting cut down on glare from reflected sunlight. This reduces squinting (and the wrinkles it causes), and can prevent certain migraines and headaches brought on by bright light.
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5). What Is Cataract Sugery And How Does It Work? By : Gray Rollins
Cataract surgery involves the surgical removal of the lens of an eye that has formed a cataract. Cataract extraction is the one of the most common eye surgeries performed and is widely regarded as being one of the safest procedures in the medical community. A cataract occurs when the crystalline lens of the eye becomes cloudy or opaque as a result of age, illness, or trauma.
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6). Cataracts & What You Can Do About Them By : Julee Mitchelsin
So before we even start let me assure you that I will not be talking about the waterfall type of cataracts in this article and won’t be talking about civil engineering type projects. What I am talking about is the condition of the eye that is actually an opacification of the lens that disrupts the vision of nearly half of the population of the elderly.
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7). What Are Cataracts And How Do You Prevent Them? By : J Schipper
As the population ages, cataracts are becoming a growing health concern. A cataract is a clouding of the eye lens to such an extent that it affects vision. The majority of cataracts develop due to the aging process, and by age 80, more than half of all Americans have them. However, there are also other type of cataracts: secondary cataracts, which form after surgery for other ophthalmic diseases such as glaucoma; traumatic cataracts, which can develop after an eye injury; congenital cataracts; and radiation-inducted cataracts.
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8). Nutrients For Great Eye Health By : Linda Moore
Nearly 10 million adults are dealing with the first symptoms of Age related macular degeneration and close to a half a million people have suffered vision related loss from late-stage AMD. Cataract surgery is the most prevalent procedure performed in America accounting for more than 2 million surgeries every year.
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9). All About Cataracts By : Dan Brown
The term cataracts refers to a clouding of the eye's lens that is located behind the iris and pupil. This particular lens operates by focusing light on to the retina, much in the same way as a camera lens. The lens affected by cataracts is also involved in the eye's focus. This lens consists of protein and water. This protein is precisely arranged for optimum functioning.
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14). All About Cataracts and Cataract Surgery By : April Kerr
Cataract is the major cause of blindness yet is totally treatable. Find out what cataracts are and how it can be treated.
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15). What Are The Symptoms And Causes Of Cataract By : Perry Belcher
Learn the causes, symptoms and remedies of cataract.
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