Cataract Care at the University of Colorado Hospital Eye Center
Why Choose Treatment for Cataracts at the UCH Eye Center?
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Our Cornea Service specializes in the most up-to-date surgical techniques for corneal transplantation, diseases of the ocular surface, and treatment of cataracts.
All of our doctors are fellowship trained – which means they have achieved the highest level of expertise. They are able to diagnose and treat the most complicated cases.
The Ophthalmology service at University of Colorado Hospital was recently named as one of the Top 10 clinical programs in the U.S. by Opthalmology Times.
When it comes to your eyes, you want the best care you can find.
What are Cataracts?
A cataract is the "clouding" of the eye's lens, and it is among the most common ailments of the eye.
Cataracts may initially have no symptoms, but eventually cause a painless, gradual decrease in vision. Cataracts are very common in older people. By the age of 80, more than half of all Americans will have had cataracts or cataract surgery.
Causes of cataracts include:
- Aging
- Sunlight exposure
- Smoking
- Poor nutrition
- Eye trauma
- Systemic diseases such as diabetes
- Certain medications such as steroids
Cataracts can cause "cloudy"
vision. Cataract surgery is
effective in improving vision in
about 90% of cases.
Common symptoms are:
- Blurred vision
- Glare
- Halos
- Dimness of color vision
Fortunately, the vision loss caused by cataracts can be reversed by having cataract surgery.
Additional Resources
National Eye Institute
Eye Care America: The Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology