Designer Glasses Superstore, Eyeglass World, Discusses Cataracts

    NORCROSS, GA, July 03, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Eyeglass World knows that as we age, cataracts become a reality for many Americans. Usually, the fogging of the lens of the eye doesn't begin until about age 40, but by the time we celebrate our 80th birthdays, more than half of all Americans get cataracts. Sadly, most people don't notice the effect the cataracts have on their sight, or simply think they need stronger prescription glasses as they get older.

In part, they're right. Cataracts are primarily caused by aging. They may also affect people who take certain types of prescription medications, people who have had injuries to the eye and people with certain genetic disorders, but mostly, cataracts are a result of age.

Cataracts are the clouding of the lens of the eye. While new eyeglasses may help, your eye doctor will tell you that the preferred treatment for cataracts is a simple same-day surgery to remove the cloudy lens. The surgery is generally painless and the eye heals rapidly after surgery.

Many patients are surprised at how much better they see once the cataracts are removed. That's because the clouding happens slowly and most people aren't aware that colors seem to be fading. Usually, the first symptom a person with cataracts notices is the increased difficulty in driving at night. Cataracts often result in a glare that creates a form of night vision impairment.

Now is the perfect time to visit your optometrist to see if your declining vision is due to cataracts. A painless dilated eye exam will show the doctor if you have developed cataracts. Once they are detected, the optometrist will refer you to a specialist to schedule the surgery and get you back to seeing better.

The professionals at Eyeglass World offer quick and painless eye exams, and if clouding of the lens is not the issue, they'll be happy to help you find the perfect designer eyeglass frames to improve your vision.

"It is crucial that people maintain good eye health," said Des Taylor, Senior Vice President of Merchandising at Eyeglass World. "Our frames look even better when you know your eyes are healthy."

To schedule a cataracts exam, visit http://www.eyeglassworld.com/.

About Eyeglass World:
Featuring over 60 superstores across the country, Eyeglass World is one of the industry's leading eyewear chains. People love the huge eyewear selection, the prices and the service they find there. Each Eyeglass World location has a lab in-store which allows them to fill prescription eyeglasses in the same day in most cases.

For more information, visit http://www.eyeglassworld.com/.

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