Road Safety Drastically Improves After Surgery
Blurred vision, halos around lights, and difficulty seeing in the dark are all common symptoms of cataracts. Their impact on everyday tasks like driving and cooking become increasingly dangerous as cataracts worsen. Surgery to correct cataracts not only improves perception of color and quality of sight, but actually makes people safer.
A recent study in Australia used a simulator to measure driving performance before and after surgery. Once patients had cataract surgery on one eye, where the cloudy lens is replaced with a new artificial lens, near misses and crashes were reduced by an astounding 35 percent. The number grew to 48 percent once both eyes had undergone surgery!
Cataract surgery has been a safe and efficient procedure for decades, improving the vision of millions of Americans each year. Data from studies like these show how not only patients, but the people around them, can benefit from cataract correction.
At Vision Quest Medical Center, we use the latest in state of the art procedures to help our patients restore their vision and take back control of their lives. Our friendly and professional staff ensure each patient receives individualized care, and understands every aspect of their treatment. If you or a loved one is experiencing changes in vision, make an appointment at one of our convenient locations today!
