The lens of the eye, which lies behind the pupil and iris, works like a camera lens. It is responsible for focusing light onto the retina, producing sharp and clear images. The lens also adjusts the focus of your eyes. It helps you to see clearly both up close or far away. The lens is contained in a sealed capsule or bag. It is made mostly of protein and water. The protein occurs evenly in order to let the light rays pass through it. It keeps the lens clear and focuses the rays onto the retina. But as we age, these protein cells die and become trapped within the capsule.

 This causes a small area of the lens to start to cloud which blocks light from reaching the retina . It makes images look fuzzy or blurred. This clouding of the lens or its surrounding transparent membrane by plaque build up, which obstructs the passage of light upon the retina, is defined as cataract.

Cataracts are very common among older individuals. These are the natural result of aging and the leading causes of visual loss among adults ages 60 and above. Most individuals start to develop lens clouding after they reach the age 60 years.

More than 50 percent of Americans aged 65 and above have cataracts or have had cataract surgery. Cataracts usually develop very slowly. They cause no pain and don’t disturb your eyesight at an early stage. During the initial stage of cataracts, the cloudiness may only affect a little part of the lens of an eye. Until it grows larger, it portends to eventually interfere with vision. Most sufferers of cataracts develop the condition in both eyes. Clouding in one side of the eye may be worse than the other.

The common symptoms of the cataracts are as follows:

The victim is not able to see well especially at night. There is the occurrence of blurry, fuzzy, dimmed, or clouded vision.The eyes become sensitive to glare and bright light and get a yellowing shade or fading of colors in acuity of perception.

Double vision could result in one eye.

Frequent re-prescription in your eye wear is a common plight.

In most cases, the causes of the clouding of the lens of the eyes due to cataracts are unknown. But some factors like, eye injuries, certain medications, diseases such as diabetes and alcoholism are contributing elements.

Other inflammatory and metabolic disorders may cause the development of your cataracts. A lot of them are age related. Hereditary traits are also a factor - sufferers may have a family history of cataracts.

In an early stage, eyeglasses, brighter lighting, anti glare sunglasses or magnifying lenses can help you deal with your vision problems. Surgery is also recommended during the advance stage of cataracts OR use of an advanced eyedrop formula such as the market-leading Can-C eyedrops. Surgery involves the removal of a cloudy lens and replacement with an artificial lens. Cataract removal is however considered one of the safest, most common, and most effective surgical procedures.

For people with myopic eyesight, the mere prospect of having a perfect vision is certainly a dream come true. People with short sightedness problems would have probably at some time or other wondered about the benefits of having a lasik laser eye surgery to correct their vision.
Since the advent of lasik laser eye surgery, this dream is now a reality for millions of people all over the developed world. This article raises some dangers and side effects of this surgical procedure.
In the original version of the laser eye surgical procedure, the PRK, which is an acronym for photorefractive keratectomy, involves the complete removal of the cornea’s outer layer to operate underneath it and later let it to grow back on its own.
However, with the lasik surgical procedure or laser in situ keratomileusis, eye surgeons can now peel back the cornea surface to operate underneath it and then return the cornea to its original position.
Now, the bad news about the surgery is that there can be some side effects and complications just like in any other surgeries. Some people who have had lasik eye surgery done have found that not only did their vision had not improved, but are seriously damaged by the eye surgery.
The surgery permanently changes the physiology and optics of the eyes. Therefore potential eye surgery patients should always be aware of the risk-benefit ratio and whether is it worth to risk the dangers and side effects to the eyes. The benefits are that you can do away with glasses or contact lenses, probably permanently. However, the risk of permanent damage to your vision can be palpable and alarming.
In a ‘Review of Optometry’ report, up to one in six patients who undergo lasik laser eye surgery end up with complications and side effects. This ratio is indeed alarming.
Complications and side effects arising from the lasik eye surgery include distortion of vision, such as irregular astigmatism, which cannot be corrected by eye glasses. Others experienced deterioration in the quality of their vision or very bad dry-eye side effects. Some very unfortunate patients have reported having double vision or even triple vision arising from a lasik laser eye surgery.
For patients who do not suffer any side effects, it is certainly an undoubted positive life changing experience. For example, Richard Branson of the Virgin fame or notoriety, is a huge fan of lasik laser eye surgery as the surgery has transformed him from being ‘blind as a bat’ to having an almost perfect vision. Till this day, he is still gushing praises on lasik laser eye surgery.
However, on the other hand, Margaret Dolan from Ireland is a victim of the surgical procedure went wrong. After her surgery, her eyes developed a complication known as Post-Lasik Dry Eye.
Margaret Dolan needs to add artificial tears to her eyes many times a day and throughout the night just to keep the eyes moist. Patients who suffer from this dry eye syndrome usually have the symptoms for about two to three months after their surgeries and then the symptoms will disappear.
However, for some very unfortunate people, their conditions do not improve with time and they need to drop artificial tears on their eyes for the rest of their lives. This can be very frustrating and distressing for the unfortunate victims.
So if you are considering a lasik laser eye surgery, do discuss the possible risks and complications that may arise from of the surgical procedure thoroughly with your eye surgeon and get as much information as you can before you reach a decision.

Senile cataracts are a visual impairment brought about by the gradual and progressive thickening of the ocular lens which leads to the loss of lens’ transparency, slowly diminishing a person’s ability to see clearly. The term ’senile’ is often used simply because this disease primarily affects aging people usually in the age group, 50 and above. Cataract is characterized by the opacification of the ocular lens which can be seen as a cloudy appearance of the lens, usually yellowish or brownish in color. A person affected with cataracts may also have noticeable brownish tinted vision. Other symptoms would include blurriness of vision glare sensitivity, problems with night vision, double vision or multiple images in one eye, accompanied by the need for frequent changes in eyeglass or contact lens prescription strength.
In the U.S. alone, at least 300, 000 – 400, 000 new cataract cases occur annually. This disease is a common cause of blindness in elderly people when not treated. A comprehensive eye examination which includes visual acuity test (vision exam at various distances), dilated eye exam and tonometry (measurement of the pressure inside the eye) is needed to detect cataracts. The most common treatment is surgery in which the cloudy lens is removed and replaced with an artificial lens called intraocular lens (IOL). Intraocular lens is a clear plastic lens which can focus light clearly on to the retina once again. Cataract surgery is not totally without risk however, as opacification of the posterior lens capsule occurs in 30-50% of patients within 2 years of surgical cataract removal and require secondary laser treatment; further 0.8% experience retinal detachments, approximately 1% are re-hospitalized for corneal problems, and about 0.1% develop endophthalmitis.
The use of Can-C™ eye drops containing this unique purity of, N-Acetylcarnosine, in safely managing cataract is a major advancement in the medical world. For the first time, cataract can now be effectively reversed without having to resort to the risks of eye surgery.
N-Acetylcarnosine or NAC is a molecule that’s found naturally in the human body. Its parent compound, carnosine, can be naturally found in foods and in human cells. Carnosine is found primarily in the tissues of the heart, skeletal muscles, the brain and in and throughout eye. This natural di-peptide (two amino acids linked together) acts as an antioxidant and as an inhibitor of the body’s glycation process which is a degenerative chemical process that contributes to aging throughout the body. As we age our natural carnosine levels decreases which leave the eye vulnerable to ocular disease such as cataracts. Unfortunately oral consumption of carnosine rich foods or supplements is not bioavailable to the eyes and so restoring these levels systemically is not reliable.
In Russia, where carnosine deficiency in the eyes was first discovered as a fundamental precursor to ocular disease, the use of topical N-acetylcarnosine; to effectively address cataracts in the form of Can-C eye drops was established.
In 2001, Can-C eye drops were trialed in a; double blind, placebo based, human study for a period of 6 months. The impressive results showed that 90% had visual acuity improvement, 88.9% had glare sensitivity improvement and 41.5 % had an improvement in the transmissivity of the lens.
With the market release of the product by Innovative Visions Product (IVP), 7 years ago, thousands of people affected with senile cataracts have reported vast improvement in their vision after applying Can-C cataract eye drops for a period of 6-12 months.
Dr. Mark Babizhayev, MA, PhD, the principal researcher in the development of Can-C eye drops cautions consumers before purchasing any eye drops containing N-acetylcarnosine to look for the words, “Approved by Innovative Vision Products” on the label. This is your assurance that the product contains the proprietary purity of raw material and is the formula that was proven to have long-term efficacy in clinical trials.

This condensed video shows a PRK Lasik eye surgery using a radial knife to cut the “flap”. Because the patient had previously had RK surgery, the flap had to be completely removed (due to scarring) rather than laid back into place as in typical PRK. The full procedure is generally painless and took only 9 minutes. This video is shortened even further to keep it interesting, however, all steps in the surgery process are still included. The music is “St. Thomas” by Technician. More music …

When the light rays focus well on the retinal surface, we see clearly. When they focus a little in front of the retina, or behind it, we notice blurriness.

The lens is flexible and in normal, clear vision, tiny muscles change the convexity/concavity of its shape to allow us to focus well at all distances. The lens is composed of water and protein arranged so as to keep it very translucent, allowing the light to pass through to the retina unimpeded.

As We Age

The lens gradually changes as we age. The arrangement of protein and water changes so that some of the protein clumps together, creating a slight blockage to the light rays. This is a cataract. Cataracts start small, growing very slowly, and causing the light rays to scatter as they pass through it. This makes them unable to focus on the retina and we experience blurriness and over-brightness. If left untreated for long enough, the cataract can extend throughout the lens, causing loss of vision.

The earlier a cataract is diagnosed and treated, the better we can retain our vision.

Three kinds of cataracts

• Nuclear cataracts – begin to form in the center of the lens, spreading outwards, caused by aging of the lens

• Cortical cataracts – begin to form at the edge of the lens and extends inwards, often caused by diabetes

• Subcapsular cataracts – begin to form at the back of the lens, and most often diagnosed in diabetics, people on high doses of steroids, those with retinitis pigmentosa, or with severe farsightedness.

Causes of cataracts

Research is ongoing as to causes. We don’t know yet why aging should cause a cataract to form or what other factors might contribute to its formation.

Some studies have pointed to ultraviolet light, so that some eye doctors suggest we wear sunglasses and a shady hat to protect our eyes

Other studies suggest cosmic radiation as a contributing cause, as it seems that airline pilots more often develop cataracts

People with diabetes experience eye changes caused by impaired blood circulation. But they also more often get cataracts, as do people on steroids, tranquilizers and diuretics. It’s unknown as yet whether the medical conditions or the drugs are contributing more to cataracts.

Other studies have pointed to:

• Excess salt

• Heavy use of alcohol

• Smoking

• Lead

Symptoms of cataracts

With all three types of cataracts, the symptoms are mild at first. You may notice them only in one eye.

• Blurriness or cloudiness

• Diminished brightness of color

• Glare from light sources, especially at night

The symptoms slowly increase over time. But deteriorating vision need not be an accompaniment to aging. A good eye doctor will be able to determine which type of cataract you have and advise you about cataract surgery.Cataract surgery

This is the most often-performed out-patient surgery in the U.S. and almost all people who have it achieve excellent vision.

• Your eye surgeon will examine your eyes to determine the right power for the intraocular lens (IOL) he’ll implant for you. The IOL is made of lightweight plastic.

• A local anesthetic is given and a relaxing medication (only some patients).

• Using a microscope, the surgeon makes a tiny incision.

• Ultrasound may be used to first break up the natural lens so it can be removed more easily, or sometimes it’s removed as is. The lens’s rear membrane (posterior capsule) is left intact.

• The IOL is gently inserted and the incision closed. Dissolvable stitches may be used.

• Afterwards, your surgeon will give you an eye shield and you can go home the same day.

In some cases, the posterior capsule becomes cloudy after cataract surgery. This makes your vision blurry again, but it can be treated with a laser. The eye surgeon makes a small opening in the capsule to allow light to reach the retina as it should.

For people with myopic or short-sighted, the prospect of having a perfect vision is certainly a dream come true. People with short sightedness problems would have probably at some time or other wondered about the benefits of having a lasik laser eye surgery to correct their vision.
Since the advent of lasik laser eye surgery, this dream is now a reality for millions of people all over the developed world. This article raises some dangers and side effects of this surgical procedure.
In the original version of the laser eye surgical procedure, the PRK, which is an acronym for photorefractive keratectomy, involves the complete removal of the cornea’s outer layer to operate underneath it and later let it to grow back on its own.
However, with the lasik surgical procedure or laser in situ keratomileusis, eye surgeons can now peel back the cornea surface to operate underneath it and then return the cornea to its original position.
Now, the bad news about the surgery is that there can be some side effects and complications just like in any other surgeries. Some people who have had lasik eye surgery done have found that not only did their vision had not improved, but are seriously damaged by the eye surgery.
The surgery permanently changes the physiology and optics of the eyes. Therefore potential eye surgery patients should always be aware of the risk-benefit ratio and whether is it worth to risk the dangers and side effects to the eyes. The benefits are that you can do away with glasses or contact lenses, probably permanently. However, the risk of permanent damage to your vision can be palpable and alarming.
In a ‘Review of Optometry’ report, up to one in six patients who undergo lasik laser eye surgery end up with complications and side effects. This ratio is indeed alarming.
Complications and side effects arising from the lasik eye surgery include distortion of vision, such as irregular astigmatism, which cannot be corrected by eye glasses. Others experienced deterioration in the quality of their vision or very bad dry-eye side effects. Some very unfortunate patients have reported having double vision or even triple vision arising from a lasik laser eye surgery.
For patients who do not suffer any side effects, it is certainly an undoubted positive life changing experience. For example, Richard Branson of the Virgin fame or notoriety, is a huge fan of lasik laser eye surgery as the surgery has transformed him from being ‘blind as a bat’ to having an almost perfect vision. Till this day, he is still gushing praises on lasik laser eye surgery.
However, on the other hand, Margaret Dolan from Ireland is a victim of the surgical procedure went wrong. After her surgery, her eyes developed a complication known as Post-Lasik Dry Eye.
Margaret Dolan needs to add artificial tears to her eyes many times a day and throughout the night just to keep the eyes moist. Patients who suffer from this dry eye syndrome usually have the symptoms for about two to three months after their surgeries and then the symptoms will disappear.
However, for some very unfortunate people, their conditions do not improve with time and they need to drop artificial tears on their eyes for the rest of their lives. This can be very frustrating and distressing for the unfortunate victims.
So if you are considering a lasik laser eye surgery, do discuss the possible risks and complications that may arise from of the surgical procedure thoroughly with your eye surgeon and get as much information as you can before you reach a decision.

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A cataract is a cloudy or incomprehensible region in the lens of the heart. The lens works often like a camera lens, focusing light onto the retina at the rear of the heart. The lens too adjusts the heart’s concentrate, letting us view things understandably both upward good and far off. The lens is largely made of water and protein. The protein is arranged in an exact manner that keeps the lens clear-cut and lets soft passing through it. Some of the protein may cluster jointly and begin to obscure a tiny region of the lens. This is a cataract, and over moment, it may rise larger and obscure much of the lens. There are many causes of cataract.

Adult cataracts normally produce with age and may operate in families. Cataracts develop more quickly in the presence of some environmental factors, such as smoking or exposure to other toxic substances. Certain medications, such as cortisone, can also accelerate cataract formation. Congenital cataracts can also be caused by infections affecting the mother during pregnancy, such as rubella. They are also associated with metabolic disorders such as galactosemia. Risk factors include inherited metabolic diseases, a family history of cataracts, and maternal viral infection during pregnancy.

Adult cataracts are generally associated with aging. They develop slowly and painlessly. Vision in the affected eye or eyes slowly gets worse. Cataract formation and low levels of antioxidants. Cataracts are classified as one of three types. A nuclear cataract is most commonly seen as it forms. This cataract forms in the nucleus, the center of the lens, and is due to natural aging changes. A cortical cataract, which forms in the lens cortex. A subcapsular cataract begins at the back of the lens. People with diabetes, high farsightedness, retinitis pigmentosa or those taking high doses of steroids may develop a subcapsular cataract.

The handling of cataracts is based on the degree of visual disability they induce. When a cataract progresses to the level where it affects an individual’s power to make natural mundane tasks, so operation may be needed. Cataract operation involves removing the lens of the heart and replacing it with an artificial lens. There are two types of cataract operation. Phacoemulsification, or phaco operation is tiny slit is made on the position of the cornea, the clear-cut, dome-shaped surface that covers the face of the heart. Extracapsular operation is longer slit on the position of the cornea and removes the cloudy heart of the lens in one slice.

This is the story about how I survived eye surgery. The medical explanation: A chalazion is a lump in the eyelid that is caused by inflammation of a gland within the skin. Typically, this lump grows over days to weeks and is occasionally red, warm, or painful. (mine was not painful) The gland involved in the formation of a chalazion is a modified sweat gland that lies within the eyelid. This gland produces oil. When this gland becomes blocked, it can rupture and the inflammation process …

It’s a pretty well-established fact that most people experience a decline in the quality of their vision when they hit their forties. And, with a very large population of baby boomers now in their forties and above, the demand for corrective eye surgery to help improve these common vision problems has been on the rise. But many senior citizens question if it is worth it to have Lasik eye surgery in their later years.
The answer, according to experienced ophthalmologists and laser eye surgeons, is that people are eligible for laser eye surgery at just about any stage of life. Those experiencing problems with their eyesight can enjoy improvement with correction laser vision surgery. The main vision problems that can be improved with corrective eye surgery are astigmatism, far-sightedness and near-sightedness.
Lasik eye surgery in virtually any stage of life is considered a very low risk procedure, overall. But, there are a few precautions that doctors recommend to those who are a bit older. One common condition that the elderly deal with is eye dryness and therefore, after Lasik eye surgery, the elderly are strongly encouraged to take extra care to be sure to keep the eyes well-hydrated and lubricated with eye drops.
Lubrication of the eyes after Lasik eye surgery is not only important for those who are having the procedure done in their later years. Keeping the eyes moist and keeping them from drying out is an important part of aftercare for everyone who has undergone corrective eye surgery, but it is even more crucial for the elderly and for anyone who tends to naturally have dry eyes.
Using eyedrops routinely after the corrective procedure is a very simple, yet very effective way to avoid problems and complications. The laser eye surgery clinic will provide the patient with the proper lubricating eye drops for post-surgery use.
One of the reasons why eye surgery in the later years is still safe and effective is because overall the procedure has proven to have very few complications and has very low risk. This is because the surface of the eye is not cut with traditional surgical instruments, which can cause damage to the cornea.
Instead, the small cut that needs to be made is accomplished with a laser beam. This means the incision will be tiny, accurate and extremely clean. All of these factors result in much less risk of infection and other complications.
However, even with a very good track record of success, eye surgery in general is not completely foolproof. Corrective eye surgery patients experience complications from the procedure or disappointing results approximately 5% of the time. When the procedure does not go well, the patient might end up having fluctuating vision, seeing halos around light sources, having increased sensitivity to glaring light, and possibly experiencing more dryness of the eyes.
Even though most laser eye surgeons are in agreement that Lasik eye surgery in the later stages of life is still a viable and effective option, they also mention that Lasik vision surgery is not the right procedure for everyone. There are conditions, such as glaucoma and presbyopia, which will not be corrected through laser eye surgery. In fact, with glaucoma, such a procedure can even worsen the condition.