Category: Cataracts

Cataract surgery is one of the safest and most common surgeries performed today. The entire procedure takes about 10 minutes to complete and has over a 98% success rate in the U.S. Cataract surgery recovery is surprisingly easy, however, there are some things you should keep in mind during this period. Read up on some… Read More

With age comes many amazing things, like wisdom and experience from the world around you. But what many people don’t expect is for their eyesight to change. Eye health is important no matter what age you are, but older, aging eyes require a yearly comprehensive eye exam. Before your next eye exam, make sure you… Read More

Cataracts occur when the eyes natural lens becomes clouded with clumped up proteins. These proteins block light as it enters your eye which causes your vision to become gradually more blurry and if left unchecked could result in complete loss of vision. These clouded lenses negatively impact your quality of life by making it difficult… Read More

    Cataracts are one of the number one causes of blindness in the world. The first thing you probably think of when you hear the word “cataracts” is the elderly. It is understandable why that would be the case, because cataracts are most commonly seen in the elderly, but you don’t need to be… Read More

Dr. John Millin recently returned from a cataract mission trip to Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Over the years, Dr. Millin has volunteered his time and paid his own expenses to do cataract clinics in Mongolia, Tonga, Romania, Kenya, Peru, Ecuador, El Salvador, Lesotho, Paraguay, Dominican Republic, Ghana, Belize, Honduras, and Nigeria. Dr. Millin recently spoke with… Read More

Most people over the age of 40 that suffer vision loss are developing cataracts. Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness throughout the entire world. The number of cases of cataracts far eclipse the amount of glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy cases combined! There are three types of cataracts: Subcapsular Cataracts: Occurring at the… Read More

June is Cataract Awareness Month. Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the world and affect more than 22 million Americans aged 40 and older. Bennett & Bloom Eye Centers wants you to be informed about the ways you can help protect yourself. Risk factors for developing cataracts include diabetes, direct and prolonged exposure… Read More

As we grow older our bodies experience many different changes, and our eyes are no exception to this rule. Usually as we age and our vision becomes more blurred, we assume that we probably need new glasses with a stronger prescription, but in fact, cataracts may be the culprit behind our declined vision. The American… Read More

August is National Cataract Awareness Month. During the month of August be sure to focus on your vision and talk to your doctor if you believe you are at risk for cataracts. Since cataracts develop over years, gradual changes in vision can become the norm for most individuals suffering from the condition and therefore become… Read More