Eye Exams at Vision Source Castle Hills To Detect Cataracts
Like other parts of the body, the eyes are subject to the effects of aging. Cataracts can develop, causing blurring of vision and other symptoms. Fortunately, treatment can eliminate these vision problems, so you can see clearly again. A comprehensive eye exam at Vision Source Castle Hills can detect the symptoms of cataracts and can advise you on getting appropriate treatment.
What Are Cataracts?
Cataracts are a clouding of the lens at the front of the eye. Damage to this area of tissue occurs from natural aging, from injury and sometimes when certain diseases are present. It is a progressive condition in which the lens gradually becomes more clouded, reducing the clarity of vision. The cataract blocks and scatters the light coming into the eye, preventing a clear image from being projected onto the retina at the back of the eye.
Symptoms of Cataracts
The presence of cataracts can cause dimmed or clouded vision. They can make night driving more difficult. You may see “haloes” around lights. You may need brighter light to do ordinary tasks. Colors may look faded or duller. And you may require more frequent changes in vision prescriptions. Some individuals experience blurred vision in one eye. Other individuals may become more sensitive to bright light or glare.
Diagnosis of Cataracts
Your optometrist in San Antonio will use a visual acuity test to determine the level of your vision. A slit lamp examination allows the eye doctor to view the structure within the eye. The doctor will also dilate your eyes in order to see the retina and other structures more easily.
Treatment of Cataracts
Based on your eye exam, your optometrist may alert you to the presence of cataracts, but may not advise treatment until the problem progresses. Surgery is the standard treatment of cataracts that have become sufficiently troublesome to obstruct vision. The procedure removes the clouded lens of the eye and replaces it with a clear, artificial one. More than 3 million individuals in the United States receive cataract surgery each year. The procedure is simple, does not take long and provides patients with good results.
Contact Vision Source Castle Hills Your San Antonio Optometrist
Dr. Trevino uses his extensive knowledge of optometry and years of experience to ensure good vision for his patients in San Antonio, TX and surrounding areas. We offer a wide range of eye care services, including comprehensive eye exams to detect vision problems and common eye diseases. Call Vision Source Castle Hills today at 210-988-9517 for an appointment to have your eyes checked for cataracts, so you can see clearly at every age.