Secondary causes of cataracts... ask the experts at North Shore eye care

There are several secondary causes of cataract that make a cataract occur earlier or more quickly.   The cataract experts at north Shore eye care in smithtown new york in long island are always happy to answer cataract questions.  A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens of the that occurs as we age.  This natural aging of the lens usually results in symptoms such as glare with oncoming headlights at night, glare with sunlight and blurred vision.  These symptoms usually worsen slowly over time until vision affects the patient's quality of life and seeking cataract surgery becomes appropriate.  There are things that can make cataract happen earlier or quicker.  Heredity always plays a strong role and cataract formation in relatives often mimics each other.  Certain medications cause cataract, especially steroids.  Steroids taken for asthma or allergy by mouth or by spray can cause cataract as well as steroid eye drops.  Smoking cigarettes certainly hastens cataract formation as well.  Certain medical conditions can cause cataract such as Wilson's Disease, Myotonic Dystrophy, Diabetes on other medical conditions.  We often so patients in general poor health develop cataracts earlier than healthy patients.  Excessive sunlight or UV exposure has been proven to enhance cataract formation.The board certified  cataract surgeons at North Shore eye care that serve patients from Riverhead, Ridge and Shoreham all the way west to Commack, Northport, Huntington, Melville and Dix Hills, tell their patients to lead a healthy life with plenty of fruits and vegetables, omega three fatty acids such as flaxseed oil and fish oil and to avoid smoking and overindulging in alcohol.  Even with this, we often see younger healthy patients that seem to develop visually significant cataract for no reason. 

When a cataract becomes visually significant, our board certified eye doctors are happy to help with the best in technology and technique in a warm and caring environment.  We use microscopic incisions, no stitches, needles around the eyes, or even an eye patch.  Our patients are able to stay in their own comfortable clothes and return home the very same day with little to no discomfort.   We are experts at standard as well as premium or lifestyle intraocular implants designed to reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses for near and far.  Please come in and see what makes North Shore eye care such a special place.