{"id":670,"date":"2019-12-15T18:57:07","date_gmt":"2019-12-15T18:57:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palmettoeyeandlaser.com\/blog\/?p=670"},"modified":"2019-12-10T18:59:13","modified_gmt":"2019-12-10T18:59:13","slug":"benefits-of-successful-cataract-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.palmettoeyeandlaser.com\/blog\/benefits-of-successful-cataract-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Successful Cataract Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"

As we age, there\u2019s no denying that our bodies change which causes us to look into benefits of cataract surgery. One condition that can develop as we get older is cataracts in one or both of our eyes. Data from the American Academy of Ophthalmology suggests that by age 75 individuals have around a 50% chance of clouding of the eye\u2019s lens, which is a common symptom of the disease.<\/p>\n

What is Cataract Surgery?<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Cataract surgery<\/a><\/strong> takes an old blurry lens and replaces it with a new artificial intraocular lens. Cataract surgeries are performed around the US millions of times each year.<\/p>\n

Benefits of Cataract Surgery<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Below are just a few of the main benefits of cataract surgery:<\/p>\n

See Brighter Colors<\/em><\/strong><\/h6>\n

When you have cataracts, you may not realize it but the world around you likely looks dull and muted. This fog or cloudiness not only affects your vision, but it also impacts how you see colors. Cloudy lenses typically add a brown or yellow tint to your vision, which can make it hard to differentiate between certain colors.<\/p>\n

Once cataract surgery is performed, you\u2019ll be able to see brighter colors which will make your daily life much more enjoyable.<\/p>\n

Improved Vision<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/h6>\n

Not only does the new artificial intraocular lens improve the cloudy vision that you\u2019ve become accustomed to, but it also significantly improves your vision. Most patients will experience vision somewhere between 20\/20 and 20\/40 once they\u2019ve completely recovered from cataract surgery. Listen to just a few of our patient stories<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

While the vision of most patients will drastically improve after cataract surgery. It\u2019s important to realize that certain preexisting conditions could affect your vision after surgery. Some of these conditions include:<\/p>\n