The Doctors and Staff of Northern New Jersey Eye Institute will once again participate in Mission Cataract USA. Once per year, in the month of May, patients who have cataracts are provided with cataract surgery for free as a result of this national program. Potential patients must have no insurance, no other means to pay and income levels at national poverty levels. Screenings will be held on a date to be announced in late April or early May. Please call us at 973-763-2203 for details and to schedule a screening.
Cataract Care
A cataract is a cloudy area in the lens in the front of the eye. There is no pain associated with the condition but there are other symptoms, including:
- Blurred/hazy vision
- Spots in front of the eye(s)
- Sensitivity to glare
- A feeling of “film” over the eye(s)
Most people develop cataracts simply as a result of aging, with the majority of cases occurring in people over the age of 55. Other risk factors include eye injury or disease, a family history of cataracts, smoking or use of certain medications.
For people who are significantly affected by cataracts, lens replacement surgery may be recommended. During cataract replacement, the most common surgical procedure in the country, the lens is removed and replaced with an artificial one called an intraocular lens or IOL.
