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What are cataracts?

Maylon Hsu, MD | September 13, 2018 |
 
What are Cataracts?

Cataracts happen when the natural lens in the eye becomes cloudy. The lens is located behind the pupil and is normally clear to help focus light. Clouding occurs slowly over time and is often due to age. Those 60-65 years old experience cataracts symptoms most often.

 

When should you see a doctor?

Early warning signs of cataracts include noticing glare and halos around light, difficulty with bright lights and trouble seeing while driving at night. As conditions worsen, your vision may become blurry and updating your eyeglass prescription may not improve... Read More

Don’t forget your sunglasses

Gigi Kan, OD | July 11, 2018 |
 

Most people know the importance of applying sunscreen daily, but did you know that sunglasses are as just as important to protect our eyes? Sunglasses’ most important job is to help protect our eyes from the sun’s harsh ultraviolet (UV) rays.

Sun exposure has been linked with: Cataracts.

A clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye.

Macular degeneration.

Damage to the retina that can cause blindness.

Pinguecula and Pterygium.

A growth that starts on the clear tissues of the eye that can spread to the cornea.

Have fun in the sun and choose sunglasses that... Read More

Watch Your Eyes

Everett Health Tips, Staff | May 23, 2017 |
 

You probably don’t need us to tell you that staring at your screen for too long is bad for your eyes. Luckily there are things you can do to limit the harm. One common technique is the 20-20-20 rule. Look away from your screen for 20 seconds every 20 minutes, focusing on a point 20 feet away. Position is another factor. Your screen should be 20-30 inches away, and you should be looking down at it at a 15-20 degree angle. Lastly, make sure your monitor brightness is appropriate. If your screen lights up a dark room, it’s too bright, and if it seems dull and gray, it’s too dim. Following... Read More