Johns Hopkins Health Alerts | Vision and Eye Care | Cataracts
Cataracts:
A cataract is a loss of transparency in the normally clear lens of the eye. At first, a small, hazy spot may appear in the field of vision. Gradually (often over a period of years), as the lens grows more opaque, vision becomes increasingly blurry, especially at night or in very bright light.
About 75 percent of Americans over age 60 show some signs of cataracts. Advanced cases are easily treated with surgery (although most patients can postpone surgery for years). Discover the latest news on cataracts direct from Johns Hopkins specialists.
Cataracts Articles:
- Alert: How Do You Know When It's Time For Cataract Surgery?
- Alert: Diabetes and Cataract Surgery
- Alert: Statins and Cataract Risk
- Alert: Primer on Cataracts
- Alert: Diagnosing Cataract Disease
- Report: Deciding Whether to Have Cataract Surgery
- Alert: Coping With Prescription Drug Costs
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All the articles in the Vision and Eye Care area are derived from our monthly newsletter, Johns Hopkins Health After 50, and our annual Johns Hopkins White Paper: Vision.
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Johns Hopkins Health Alerts | Vision and Eye Care | Cataracts
