When considering cataract surgery, selecting the right intraocular lens (IOL) is crucial for achieving the best vision results. At Pendleton Eye Center, we offer a range of IOL options tailored to meet different vision needs and lifestyle preferences. Here’s a guide to the various lens types available and the advanced laser technologies we use to […]
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June is Cataract Awareness Month, and at Pendleton Eye Center, we’re dedicated to educating our community in the North San Diego County area about this prevailing eye condition. Cataracts are a major cause of vision impairment, but with the right knowledge and treatment, you can maintain clear, healthy vision. Keep reading to learn about the […]
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Whether or not cataracts can be prevented is still widely debatable but understanding the age-old tale of cataracts begins with knowing causes and risk factors so you can be prepared for any changes to your vision. At Pendleton Eye, we recommend annual comprehensive eye exams to evaluate the health of your eyes as well as […]
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Clear vision is a blessing easily taken for granted. Aging can bring on a number of health issues. One of the most common age-related associations is the development of cataracts, a common eye condition that if left untreated can compromise vision, altering your clear view of the world. A cataract is a clouding of […]
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The odds of developing cataracts or having cataract surgery by age 80 is about 50/50. More than half of Americans will experience vision changes due to cataracts brought on by the advancement of age. Cataracts are considered one of the leading causes of blindness, but the good news is that they are easily treatable. Over […]
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While cataracts are most often associated with natural aging, cataracts can develop in anyone, regardless of age. Causes of premature cataracts include injury, disease, radiation exposure, reaction to prescription medications, congenital conditions, eye surgery, and lifestyle choices such as smoking and obesity. Congenital cataracts will likely be treated right away to help prevent vision loss […]
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The key to preventing vision loss, changes to vision, and the development of eye conditions such as cataracts, begins with regular eye exams. By scheduling your annual exam with CLIENT NAME, testing will evaluate the health of your eyes as well as provide you with treatment options that include prevention of certain eye diseases. While studies […]
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The development of cataracts is a concern for most people as they grow older. Cataracts are very common as, more than half of Americans aged 80 older either have a cataract or have had cataract removal surgery. Oddly enough, primary cataracts are common in those over the age of 60, but secondary cataracts occur more […]
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Cataracts develop gradually and are classified in four 4 stages. Delaying treatment for cataracts is rarely an option as surgery is almost always inevitable. Left untreated, the greatest risk for not removing a cataract is vision impairment, vision loss, or even blindness. Cataracts are the clouding the lens of the eye. Typically, due to aging, […]
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One of the disadvantages to having cataracts is the eventual progression of impacted vision. As Because cataracts develop gradually in stages, at some point patients will find it difficult to drive at night, due to both low-light conditions as well as glares or halos around light. Cataracts cause light to be distorted especially at night, […]
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