Your Eye Health: 5 Common Age-Related Eye Problems Refractive errors are the leading cause of visual impairment worldwide with an estimated 43% of impairments attributed to errors including hyperopia, myopia, and astigmatism. For many people, refractive errors may worsen over time, increasing their need for higher prescription visual aids. However, even the lucky ones who have enjoyed clear, glasses-free vision for their whole lives could one day find their eye health deteriorating as they get older. Of course, just like…
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Is Cataract Surgery the Same as Lens Replacement?
Is Cataract Surgery the Same as Lens Replacement? As we get older, it is more than just our skin and hair that begin to show the signs of ageing. Many things seem to get more difficult than they used to be – including being able to clearly distinguish the world around us. The fact is, our eyes age just like the rest of our bodies, much to the detriment of our vision. Whether we find ourselves with presbyopia or cataracts…
