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August is National Cataract Awareness Month
Dr. Binh Nguyen and Dr. Jason Brooks of Munster Eye Care Associates in Munster Indiana encourage people to visit their eye doctor for a cataract screening.
MUNSTER, IN, August 11, 2011 /Vision-Eye Care PR News/ -- Almost everyone who lives a long life will develop cataracts at some point. As more Americans live into their 70s and beyond, we all need to know a few cataract basics: risks and symptoms, tips that may delay onset and how to decide when it is time for surgery so good vision can be restored. Munster Eye Care Associates encourages Americans to know their risks, especially people who have diabetes, smoke or have a family history of cataracts.
"Cataract surgery is a very common procedure, with a success rate of more than 95 percent," says Dr. Binh Q. Nguyen. "The eye's natural lens with a cataract is removed and replaced by an intraocular lens (IOL), selected to meet each patient's vision correction needs. There are revolutionary IOLs available now that can correct your vision, near far and everything in between giving patients the best opportunity to be free of glasses."
Dr. Binh Nguyen and Dr. Jason Brooks believe this decision is really up to each person based on their daily activities and related vision needs. The concept that the cataract is "ripe," or ready, is no longer considered a valid reason for surgery. After age 65, most people will see their eye doctor at least once a year, where they will have their vision tested and learn whether cataracts are growing. But only an individual can determine whether symptoms like glare, halos, blurriness, dimmed colors or other cataract-related problems are making activities like driving and reading difficult or impossible.
Dr. Jason Brooks adds, "At Munster Eye Care Associates, we offer the standard intraocular lens as well as premium IOL options, including the Acrysof IQ Restor IOL and Acrysof IQ Toric IOL, for the patient with astigmatism."
Munster Eye Care Associates offer few simple tips will help you maintain healthy vision and make the right choices if you develop a cataract.
Get a baseline exam if you're over 40. As part of the Eye Smart campaign, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (Academy) and Eye Care America, a public service program of the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, recommend that adults with no signs or risk factors for eye disease get a baseline screening exam at age 40 — the time when early signs of disease and vision changes may start to occur. During this visit, your eye doctor will advise you on how often to have follow-up exams. People of any age with symptoms or risks for eye disease, such as a family history, should see their eye doctor to determine a care and follow-up plan.
Know your risk factors. In addition to having a family history of cataract, having diabetes or being a smoker, other factors can increase your risk of developing a cataract. These include extensive exposure to sunlight, serious eye injury or inflammation and prolonged use of steroids, especially combined use of oral and inhaled steroids.
Reduce your risks. Use UV-rated sunglasses when outdoors and add a wide-brimmed hat when spending long hours in the midday sun. One of the best things anyone can do for their eyes and overall health is to quit smoking or never start. People with diabetes can reduce cataract risk by carefully controlling their blood sugar through diet, exercise and medications if needed.
About Muster Eye Care Associates:
Munster Eye Care Associates has been providing outstanding vision care to the residents of Munster, Indiana and the surrounding communities of Hammond, Highland and Northwest Indiana for more than 30 years. Helping the community and making an impact on patient's lives is a priority they embrace, along with offering the highest quality eye care they deserve. For further information or to schedule an appointment call 219-922-6226, or visit our web site at www.munstereyecare.com.
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Laura Barr
Munster Eye Care Associates
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761 45th Ave Ste 101
Munster, IN
USA 46321
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