Cataracts
Castor Oil and Cataracts: Can It Help?
Castor oil has some benefits for eye conditions like dry eye and blepharitis. However, there’s no evidence castor oil can help treat or prevent cataracts. Cataracts occur when proteins in the eye build up and cause the lens to become…
Understanding the Four Stages of Cataracts: Symptoms, Treatment, and FAQs
Although there are different stages of cataracts, they all progress through the same four stages: early, immature, mature, and hypermature. Cataracts are a condition in which the eye’s lens becomes cloudy, leading to decreased vision over time. This condition can…
What is Eye Surgery Consultation: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
Definition and Overview An eye or ocular surgery consultation is a meeting between a patient and the surgeon who specializes in conditions affecting the eyes and its surrounding parts before a surgical procedure is planned. Surgical procedures aren’t always the…
What are Cataracts?
A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens which leads to a decrease in vision and, in some cases, possible blindness. The condition occurs when protein clumps in one or both eyes prevent the retina from receiving clear images.[1]…