A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye or the surrounding fluid. It can occur in one or both eyes.
At Kingsley Opticians in Finchley as part of the compreshensive eye test we will check this.
Mostly older people develop cataracts, but younger people can also get cataracts and, in rare cases, babies are born with cataract.
Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in adults worldwide. In most cases cataracts can be successfully treated and vision restored.
Most cataracts are related to ageing, but some people are more at risk of developing cataracts, including those who have:
- a family history
- diabetes, smoke or have used corticosteroid medications for long periods
- spent a lot of time in the sun without good eye protection
- had eye injuries
If you are experiencing some of these symptoms, or your vision isn’t what it used to be, it’s a good idea to book your appoinment at Kingsley Opticians in Finchley Central. Cataracts will diagnosed by our experineced team of optical professionals and mointered until you are ready for treatment.
The optometrist will look at the appearance of your eye, look at your retina and check for short sightedness. They may examine your eye with a slit lamp, which shows the location and pattern of the cataract.
If there are concerns regarding cataracts, an optometrist or GP may refer you to an ophthalmologist (a specialist eye doctor) to consider further investigation and possibly surgery.
Surgical treatment of cataracts is very safe. It usually involves removing the clouded lens and replacing it with an artificial lens. The procedure generally only requires a local anaesthetic.
We work closely with dedicated eye hospitals which are all equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
If you require further information, please get in contact with us.
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