41. The Contact A Family Directory - CATARACTS printer friendly, cataracts, blackboard. It is most important that childrenborn with cataracts in both eyes have regular eye examinations. http://www.cafamily.org.uk/Direct/c19.html

printer friendly CATARACTS home more about us in your area conditions information ... how you can help search this site About 200 children a year are born in the UK with opacity of the lens of one or both eyes - a cataract. In most cases the lens will be cloudy enough to prevent clear vision developing and the child will need surgery to have the lens removed. For the child to focus thick glasses or a contact lens will be needed. The strength of these will be regularly changed as the child's eye grows, unlike an artificial lens placed inside the eye, which cannot be altered. In a few cases, if the eye is of normal size, a lens implant can be considered particularly if only one eye is affected. In these cases the child has to wear glasses in addition. If cataract is the only abnormality of the eye and the child is treated within the first few months of life, the prognosis for vision is good. It is expected that the child will attend mainstream school and read, although often will have difficulty with distance vision for the blackboard. It is most important that children born with cataracts in both eyes have regular eye examinations. In those cases with mild cataract, that does not need a surgical operation, glasses are often needed and the cataract may become denser with time. Children who have had cataract surgery require regular review of their vision development, glasses prescription, a check for glaucoma and examination of their retina.

42. CATARACTS - ELDER CORNER - Cataracts, Low Vision Items, Vision Aids For The Elde Related Books, cataracts When the normally clear a cataract. cataractsare often found in people over the age of 55. Some indications http://www.eldercorner.com/healthcenter/library_cataracts.asp

Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Cataracts Depression ... Related Books Cataracts When the normally clear lens within the eye becomes cloudy and opaque, it is called a cataract. Cataracts are often found in people over the age of 55. Some indications that a cataract may be forming include blurred or hazy vision, the appearance of spots in front of the eyes, or the feeling of having a film over the eyes. A complete eye and vision examination by a doctor of optometry can determine the presence of cataracts. From: Visioncare Centre Penang Contact: American Academy of Ophthalmology PO Box 7424 San Francisco, CA 94120-7424 Related Products: Dino Number Calculator This calculator has bold, large numbers on the keypads. Details >> Big Number and Alarm Cooking Thermometer Measures food temperature. Details >> About Us Health Center Store ... Home Email: info@eldercorner.com Tel: Web Site developed by Innovative Internet Marketing Solutions

43. Cataracts cataracts AND SNAPON ® PINHOLE GLASSES cataracts myopia glasses nearsightednesscataracts vision eyes cataracts myopia, cataracts nearsightedness vision eyes http://www.myopia.org/cataracts.htm

International Myopia Prevention Association myopia.org cataracts myopia glasses nearsightedness cataracts vision eyes cataracts myopia, cataracts nearsightedness CATARACTS AND SNAP-ON PINHOLE GLASSES cataracts myopia glasses nearsightedness cataracts vision eyes cataracts myopia, cataracts nearsightedness vision eyes cataracts myopia cataracts nearsightedness Snap-On® Pinhole Glasses (Patent Pending) cataracts myopia glasses nearsightedness cataracts vision eyes cataracts myopia, cataracts nearsightedness vision eyes cataracts myopia cataracts nearsightedness What are Snap-On pinhole glasses? The above picture shows a pair of Snap-On Pinhole Glasses, a form of pinhole glasses that can be very useful to people with cataracts. A cataract is an opacity in the lens that causes incoming light to scatter, causing poor vision. The wider the pupil, the more such scattering can occur. Pinhole glasses eliminate the scattering caused by the outer portion of the lens and thus improve the vision in some people. However, those people who need to wear their full prescription to get the best possible vision can't wear pinholes at the same time. These Snap-Ons are therefore designed to be worn over prescription glasses, adding the pinhole effect to the prescription lenses.

44. Cataracts, Eye Complications cataracts. Damage to this precise structure can lead to a cataract. cataracts arelens opacities that cause 50% of the blindness in underdeveloped countries. http://www.diabetesnet.com/diabetes_complications/diabetes_eye_cataracts.php

Eye Complications by John Walsh, P.A., C.D.E., Ruth Roberts, M.A. Back Next Changes At Diagnosis Background Retinopathy Preproliferative Retinopathy Proliferative Retinopathy ... Amsler Test Cataracts The lens in the eye is an unique physical structure that cannot be repaired or replaced, but instead accumulates any damage that may occur to it over time. About 90% of the material in the lens consists of long stringy proteins laid out like cord wood to allow nearly perfect light transmission. Damage to this precise structure can lead to a cataract. Cataracts are lens opacities that cause 50% of the blindness in underdeveloped countries. In the U.S., cataract surgery is already the most costly surgical expense: some $3.2 billion each year. Cataracts come in a variety of types. The most common type, called a senile cataract, becomes a vision problem almost exclusively in those over the age of 60, although the underlying damage begins decades earlier. Senile cataracts often start as a discoloration of the lens, with loss of vision occurring as this localized structural damage enlarges to form a distinct opacity. Diabetes, with its environment of high blood sugars, raises the risk for senile cataract about 40%. Besides the normal stress of aging and an acceleration of damage created in a high blood sugar environment, senile cataracts also appear to be hastened by exposure of the lens to ultraviolet radiation from sunlight, with cataracts being found more commonly near the equator. Cataracts are expected to become even more numerous if loss of the protective ozone layer continues as predicted, because the ozone layer protects us from ultraviolet radiation.

45. Cataracts General information, cataracts. cataracts. Eventually you usually need anoperation. Causes of cataracts. cataracts occur as people get older. http://medweb.bham.ac.uk/easdec/cataracts_in_diabetes.html

www.diabeticretinopathy.org.uk contents quick search home prevention ... about this site General information Cataracts What a cataract is Causes of cataracts Reading Diet ... see http://www.rnib.org.uk /info/cataract.htm Cataracts Normally light enters the eye from the front, passes through a clear lens, and reaches the back of the eye so you can see. If the lens becomes cloudy like frosted glass, light cannot pass through, and you cannot see properly. 'Cataract' is the name of the 'cloudy' human lens. a clear lens: no cataract the light enters the eye directly a cloudy lens = cataract the cataract scatters the light that enters the eye Think of a camera, with a lens that bends the light so that the light 'focuses' onto the film at the back. If this lens becomes scratched or greasy, it cannot bend the light in the correct direction, and the light is scattered in all directions. You may notice blurred or misty sight, see double, or notice colours appear much duller than they did previously.

46. What Causes Cataracts? What causes cataracts? To understand cataracts, it first helps to know how theeye works. Review the full terms by clicking here. cataracts cause what. http://wy.essortment.com/cataractscause_ode.htm

What causes cataracts? To understand cataracts, it first helps to know how the eye works. Light enters the eye through the cornea, which is the clear outer dome, then moves through the pupil, where the lens is. The lights is then transmitted and focuses images on the retina, which is like film in a camera. The macula is the central receptor part of the retina where we get sharp vision for tasks such as reading and driving. The retina then sends the images along the optic nerve to the brain for processing. bodyOffer(16576) A cataract is a gradual clouding of the human lens inside the eye. This lens is a small oval like structure consisting of a thin capsule (like clear plastic wrap) enveloping a bag of protein. The protein is crystal clear and colorless at birth, but over the years it discolors and clouds. It first yellows, then turns brown, and finally cloudy. When it becomes so cloudy that it interferes with vision, it is referred to as a cataract. At this time, the lens no longer transmits or focuses light clearly. A cataract is not a growth, a “skin,” or a disease, nor is it usually not a sign of eye or systemic disease.

47. Cataracts cataracts develop when damage to the protein of the lens ofthe eye clouds the lens and impairs vision. cataracts. http://www.mycustompak.com/healthNotes/Concern/Cataracts.htm

Cataracts Introduction Checklist Symptoms Treatments ... References Cataracts develop when damage to the protein of the lens of the eye clouds the lens and impairs vision. Most people who live long enough will develop cataracts. Cataracts are more likely to occur in those who smoke, have diabetes , or are exposed to excessive sunlight. All of these factors lead to oxidative damage. Oxidative damage to the lens of the eye appears to cause cataracts in animals and people. It is unlikely that any nutritional supplements or herbs can reverse existing cataracts. Checklist for Cataracts Rating Nutritional Supplements Herbs Vitamin B2 Vitamin C Beta-carotene Carotenoids ... Bilberry See also: Homeopathic Remedies for Cataracts Reliable and relatively consistent scientific data showing a substantial health benefit. Contradictory, insufficient, or preliminary studies suggesting a health benefit or minimal health benefit. An herb is primarily supported by traditional use, or the herb or supplement has little scientific support and/or minimal health benefit. What are the symptoms of cataracts?

48. DJO - Patient Information - Cataracts cataracts. Yichieh Shiuey, MD and Peter K. Kaiser, MD Massachusetts Eye andEar Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA. Who gets cataracts? http://www.djo.harvard.edu/meei/PI/Cataracts.html

Cataracts Yichieh Shiuey, MD and Peter K. Kaiser, MD Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA What is a cataract? Inside the eye, there is a lens which helps us to focus on what we see. As a part of the normal aging process, the lens can slowly become cloudy. This cloudiness of the lens is called a cataract. In some people, the cloudiness can become severe enough that it decreases vision. In other words, the cataract has become visually significant. Who gets cataracts? Most people who develop cataracts are older than age 60. The cataract forms as part of the normal aging process. Two conditions which may cause the development of cataract earlier than age 60 are diabetes and injury to the eye. Certain medications such as steroids may also cause cataract formation. How do I know if I have a cataract? People who have cataracts often notice a decrease in their vision. For example, they may have difficulty reading or driving. Another common problem is glare. Because of glare, people with cataracts may find it harder to see when there are bright lights on, such as when looking at the oncoming headlights of a car. An eye physician can tell if you have a cataract by examining your eyes. How are cataracts treated?

49. DJO - Patient Information - Cataracts The Risks and Benefits of Cataract Surgery. Vincent J. Patalano II,MD Cataract Consultation and General Eye Service Massachusetts http://www.djo.harvard.edu/meei/PI/riskcatsurg.html

The Risks and Benefits of Cataract Surgery Vincent J. Patalano II, M.D. Cataract Consultation and General Eye Service Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, MA Instructor in Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School Co-Director, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Somerville Eye Center What are the risks associated with cataract surgery? Cataract surgery is the most commonly performed type of eye surgery. In the vast majority of cases, approximately 95% of the time, the surgery is uncomplicated. Cataract surgery usually results in improved vision and a well satisfied patient. However, cataract surgery should never be trivialized. In a small percentage of patients, events occur which can lead to less than ideal results. Most of these events are known risks of the surgery itself and can occur even if the operation is performed well by an experienced surgeon. The occurrence of these events is often unpredictable. Patients should be aware of such possibilities when they decide to proceed with surgery. Some of the most common risks are reviewed in this article. Endophthalmitis Ophthalmic surgeons normally make great efforts at the time of surgery to reduce the possibility of introacular infection, which is called "endophthalmitis". Patients usually receive topical antibiotic eye drops on the day of surgery. The surface of the eye and the skin around the eye are disinfected with antiseptic compounds, and the patient's face except the eye is covered with sterile drapes. Sterile techniques are used for all instruments, similar to those used for all modern surgeries. After the surgery is completed, surgeons prescribe topical antibiotic eye drops. Nonetheless, even with these precautions, an intraocular infection, called endophthalmitis, occurs in approximately one out of 3,000 cases. Symptoms and signs of endophthalmitis include excessive eye redness, pain, light sensitivity, and worsening vision.

50. No Stitch Cataract Eye Surgery Southeastern Eye Center Cataract Treatment out of 14,000 ophthalmologists in the US NoStitch cataract with lens implant surgeryis the most advanced surgical treatment for cataracts available anywhere http://www.southeasterneyecenter.com/info/

Central Carolina Surgical Eye Associates, P.A. Trust Your Eyes To Experience 3312 Battleground Avenue Greensboro, NC Toll Free Consultations "Trust Your Eyes To Experience" "No-Stitch" Cataract With Lens Implant Surgery A revolutionary Procedure That Allows You To Return To Your Normal Activities Just Hours After Surgery. C. Richard Epes, MD was selected as one of "The Best Doctors in America ." Dr. Epes is one of only two cataract specialists included from the entire North Carolina, Virginia and South Carolina region and joins an elite group of only 53 cataract specialists out of 14,000 ophthalmologists in the U.S. "No-Stitch" cataract with lens implant surgery is the most advanced surgical treatment for cataracts available anywhere. If you suffer from cataracts or know someone who does, just consider what makes "No-Stitch" cataract with lens implant surgery at Southeastern Eye Center so unique: The actual procedure usually takes between four to seven minutes and only drops are used to numb the eye during surgery. You can return to your normal activities, without a patch, just hours after surgery.

51. Cataracts - DrGreene.com cataracts are not usually associated with children. Learn how babies can getthis blinding illness and what treatment options are available. cataracts. http://www.drgreene.com/21_1042.html

QUICK SEARCH A - Z Guide Allergies Allergy Care Guide Asthma Care Guide Bedwetting Breastfeeding Childhood Obesity Diabetes Care Guide Ear Infections Genetics Immunizations Infectious Diseases Parenting Potty Training Rashes Safety Sleep DrGreene.com Topic Centers Mission Reviews Awards Readers Comments Press Room Partners and Supporters Contact Us Pediatric Information A-Z Guide Allergy Care Guide Asthma Care Guide Diabetes Care Guide DrGreene´s Chats FAQ Fast Facts Feature Articles Guidelines Pediatric Updates Special Feature Top Tips Community Activty Guide Advanced Search Community Central Chat Chat Schedule Cute Faces Family Friendly Recipes Parent-to-Parent Resources The DrGreene Team Newsletter Prenatal Newborn Infants Toddlers Pre-Schoolers School Age Teens / Adolescents Multimedia Library Children's Health Fertility Cataracts Introduction: Most people think of the elderly when they think about cataracts, but cataracts can also occur in babies and children . They are a leading preventable and treatable cause of blindness in children. What is it? The lens of the eye is our window to the world. Normally, this lens is crystal clear, transmitting and focusing light. A cataract is cloudiness of the lens.

52. Index CHILD cataracts, OUR AIM, To support families caring for children with cataracts,EYES, CATS, The National Association of families caring for kids with cataracts, http://www.geocities.com/catseyeswebsite/

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53. MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia: Cataract Alternative names Return to top Lens opacity. Definition Return to top A cloudyor opaque area in the lens of the eye (see also congenital cataracts). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001001.htm

Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Cataract Contents of this page: Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... Prevention Illustrations Eye Slit-lamp exam Cataract - close-up of the eye Cataract surgery - series Alternative names Return to top Lens opacity Definition Return to top A cloudy or opaque area in the lens of the eye (see also congenital cataracts Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top The lens of an eye is normally clear. If the lens becomes cloudy or is opacified it is called a cataract. Cataracts may rarely be present at or shortly after birth in which case they are called congenital cataracts. Adult cataracts usually develop with advancing age and may run in families. Cataracts are accelerated by environmental factors, such as smoking or other toxic substances. Cataracts may develop at any time throughout life following an eye injury. Cataracts may also develop in response to metabolic diseases such as diabetes . Certain medications, such as cortisone, may accelerate cataract formation.

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55. Vitacost.com - Science & Research - Cataracts Clouding of the eye’s lens, leading to visiondifficulties. A genetic disposition to cataracts is also suspected.......cataracts. http://www.vitacost.com/science/concerns/cataracts.html

home science /Cataracts home /Community Your Account View Cart Order History Cataracts Description: Cause: Unknown, but usually associated with age. A genetic disposition to cataracts is also suspected. Useful Supplements: B Complex Lutein Quercetin Vitamin A ... Vitamin E Useful Herbs: Bilberry Further information: Cataracts develop when protein deposits form on the lens of the eye, clouding vision. Common symptoms of cataracts include blurred vision, glare, light sensitivity, frequent eyeglass prescription changes, double vision in one eye, the need for brighter light to read, poor night vision, and the appearance of faded or yellowed colors. Cataracts are extremely common, and happen with most people as they age. They appear more frequently in smokers and those with diabetes . A diet rich in antioxidants Vitamin E and Vitamin C especially) may help prevent or delay the formation of cataracts, as oxidative damage appears to be a cause of their development. The following supplements and herbs may be effective in the prevention or delay of cataracts: Since oxidative damage is a suspected cause of cataracts, the addition of

56. Eye Care - Cataract - Methodist Health Care System, Houston, Texas cataracts. While cataracts cannot spread from one eye to another, manypersons develop cataracts in both eyes. What causes cataracts? http://www.methodisthealth.com/eye/cataract.htm

Eye Care Home Page El Cuidado de los Ojos (en español) Clinical Services The Methodist Hospital Methodist Diagnostic Hospital Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Methodist Willowbrook Hospital ... Low Vision Devices Eye Disorders Overview Age-Related Macular Degeneration Cataracts Diabetic Retinopathy ... Retinitis Pigmentosa Eye Safety Avoiding Eye Injuries Cosmetic Safety for Contact Lens Wearers Eye Safety at the Computer First Aid for Eyes ... Appointment Cataracts What is a cataract? A cataract is a clouding or opaque area over the lens of the eye an area that is normally transparent. As this thickening occurs, it prevents light rays from passing through the lens and focusing on the retina the light sensitive tissue lining located in the back of the eye. This clouding is caused when some of the protein which makes up the lens begins to clump together and interferes with vision. In its early stages, a cataract may not cause a problem. The cloudiness may affect only a small part of the lens, however, the cataract may grow larger over time and affect more of the lens, making it harder to see. As less light reaches the retina, it becomes increasingly harder to see and vision may become dull and blurry. While cataracts cannot spread from one eye to another, many persons develop cataracts in both eyes. What causes cataracts?

57. Cataract Treatment At Surgicare, a cataract can be surgically removed without discomfort andpoor vision from cataracts can be improved 95% of the time. Surgicare. http://www.surgicare.co.uk/cataract.htm

Cataracts are the number one cause of poor vision among adults. Over two-thirds of the population over the age of 60 have a vision problem from cataracts, and over 150,000 people undergo a cataract removal operation annually in the UK. Today, at Surgicare, a cataract can be surgically removed without discomfort and poor vision from cataracts can be improved 95% of the time. Just behind the pupil of your eye is the lens. This focuses the light entering the pupil so that it makes a clear image in the retina. The retina changes the image into a nerve impulse so that the brain can see it. Usually the lens of the eye is crystal clear so that light passes through it easily. If any cloudiness develops in the lens then it starts to block the light passing through and the patient begins to get a blurring of their vision. This clouding of the lens is called Cataract. When the blurring gets bad it is better to have the cloudy lens removed by an operation and replaced by a clear artificial lens. This artificial lens is called an implant. The Treatment The Operation FAQ's Medical Advisory Board ... [Contact Us] Surgicare - London, Birmingham, Manchester -

58. Welcome To Surgicare: Specialist Treatment For Cataracts, Hernias, Varicose Vein A specialist provider of surgery for varicose veins, cataracts, hernias and skin blemishes. Lists Category Regional Europe Manchester Health Medicine Hospitals......Surgicare is a specialist provider of surgery for varicose veins,cataracts, hernias and skin blemishes. Surgicare is a specialist http://www.surgicare.co.uk/

Surgicare is a specialist provider of surgery for: varicose veins cataracts hernias skin blemishes We operate out of Hospitals in Manchester, Birmingham and London, and employ our own specialist surgeons who perform hundreds of these procedures in a year creating excellent clinical results for our patients with minimal waiting times at affordable prices [Cataracts] [Hernias] [Varicose Veins] ... [Contact Us] Surgicare - London, Birmingham, Manchester - FREEPHONE 0800 622222 This site has been developed by Acumen Solutions , specialists in healthcare applications on the internet. This site has been constructed for navigation with frames. Please click here to download a frames capable browser:- or

59. Cataracts A CATARACT INSIDE THE EYE. WHAT ARE cataracts? A cataract is WHATHAPPENS TO MY VISION WITH cataracts? Because cataracts develop http://www.brower.co.uk/files/cataracts.html

CATARACTS EXPLAINED A CATARACT INSIDE THE EYE WHAT ARE CATARACTS? A cataract is simply the name given to a cloudy condition of the crystalline lens in your eye. As the lens becomes too cloudy, light cannot pass through it properly and so you are less able to see clearly. It's a bit like looking through a window which hasn't been cleaned for a while. Cataracts are the most common cause of blindness worldwide affecting 17 million people and in the UK is the number one cause of loss of vision in the UK for the over 55 age group. Cataract operations are the most common operation carried out on the NHS with over 2.3 million carried out every year and anyone reaching full life expectancy is more likely to have a cataract extraction than the 9 next most common operations combined. WHAT HAPPENS TO MY VISION WITH CATARACTS? Because cataracts develop slowly, you are likely to experience a very gradual deterioration in your vision and you may not even notice that anything is wrong until the cataracts are well advanced. When fully developed, however, cataracts can cause a significant loss of vision. CATARACT SURGERY HISTORY Before cataracts were extracted, the cloudy lens was dislodged using a lance by a process known as couching. Lances have been found from excavations in Greece dating back to between 1000-2000 years BC. Jaques Daviel, a French doctor, is credited with carrying out the first cataract extraction in 1753.

60. Cascade Eye - Cataracts And The Human Eye cataracts AND THE HUMAN EYE. THE HUMAN EYE. cataracts. Definition. A cataractis cloudiness or haziness in the normally crystal clear lens of the eye. http://www.cascadeye.com/eyelaser/cataract.htm

CATARACTS AND THE HUMAN EYE THE HUMAN EYE The eye has several structures through which light passes before it is processed by the brain into images on the retina, thus producing sight: - Light rays first enter the eye through a transparent dome at the front of the eye called the CORNEA. - Light then passes through a watery fluid in the ANTERIOR CHAMBER, and then through the PUPIL, which is the round, black opening in the IRIS, the colored part of the eye. The pupil allows the proper amount of light to enter the inside of the eye. - Light then passes through the LENS, which is located behind the pupil. The lens is a very important part of the eye for focusing light. In the normal eye, the lens is a flexible bag of protein which, in young people, is crystal clear. The lens has the ability either to flatten or to thicken, thereby bringing objects into focus. - After the lens has focused the light rays, the rays pass to the back of the eye through a clear, jellylike substance called the VITREOUS BODY. - Finally, the light rays reach the RETINA, which contains many sensitive nerve cells that react to light images projected onto them.

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