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SUPPLEMENT TO THE HOUSTON HOME JOURNAL OPTHALMOLOGY Cataracts: Symptoms . Eyesight Associates of Warner Robins Laser & Surgery Center Submitted by Eyesight Associates Warner Robins A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision. Cataracts are a common cause of decreased vision. Cataracts often take many years to develop and do not always cause problems in their early stages. Cataracts usually affect both eyes but do not always progress at the same rate. Most cataracts are related to aging. Other factors that may contribute to cataracts include: trauma, glaucoma, diabetes, some medications, exposure to ultraviolet light, infections, nutritional deficiencies, genetic factors and smoking. GREAT SELECTION OF DESIGNER & ECONOMY FRAMES ©mfisiaffnra mre ©/-\mre Dr. Dudley B. Christie, Jr. Professional Optometrist with 30 years experience to meet your eyecare needs • Comprehensive Eye Exams • Treatment of Eye Diseases and Injuries • All Types of Contact Lens • On Site Full Service Lab Christie Eye Care welcomes Dr. Kurt Mosteller to its staff L. Call for an appointment Accepting Medicare/Medicaid, EYEMED, Blue Cross, TRICARE, VSP, Davis, Avesis, and many others. Three Convenient Locations... The most frequent symptom of a cataract is blurry or dimmed vision. Other symptoms are: • Colors seem faded. • Glare - headlight, lamps, or sunlight may appear too bright. A halo may appear around lights. • Poor night vision • Double vision or multiple images in one eye. • Frequent prescription changes in your eyeglasses or contact lenses. These symptoms also can be a sign of other eye problems. If you have any of these symptoms, check with your eye care professional. If you have cataracts, periodic eye 934-8848 145 Second Street COCHRAN, QA the Scrv* be&nmf* ami 11m* a xu&ks i Causeg^to examinations that include dilation are —*"«i necessary. These visits -J| will help you and your doctor make a decision about the need for cataract surgery. Much of the decision to have surgery is based on how much you feel the cataracts are interfering with your quality of life. During a cataract evaluatibn questions about your health and family history will be asked. This is important because it can help your doctor rule out other vision problems. Always provide the doctor with a current list of medication. Your vision will be tested to establish how well you see. Remember to bring along any glasses or contacts that you wear. Measurements are done to establish response to glare and to determine the power of the synthetic lens (Intra ocular lens) used to replace the cloudy lens (cataract) during cataract surgery. Drops will be used to dilate your pupils to allow the doctor to examine the health of the entire eye. The doctor will discuss your options and help you reach the right decision for surgery based on 971-1500 198 S. Houston Lake Rd. • Shaheen Plaza, Suite B WARNER ROBINS, GA |^l—ET"-""" """a »jj, * i * '** * ‘ ;jJ Dr. Mosteller and Dr. Christie HEALTHCARE GUIDE 2007 W m If your lifestyle and needs. At Eyesight Associates we have available the newest in intraocular lens technology. We offer Acrylic lenses with filters to help protect the back of the eye. We also offer “high definition” lenses that are designed to improve your ability to drive at night. In the past after cataract surgery, the eye saw either near or distance, but not both. Now we offer lenses that perform like a “bi-focal” inside of the eye and provide adequate vision for reading and driving out of the same eye! Lenses that help correct astigmatism are also available. After cataract surgery, your vision may be better than ever. Sometimes there may be pre-existing factors that affect the outcome of See EYESIGHT, pg. 21 Ncmnat Vmcan *:6m*4y VtMna 825-5581 902 Knoxville Street FORT VALLEY, GA 5 S2IM