ATLANTA, GA, June 14, 2012 (Press-News.org) America's Best, an eyeglasses retail chain, reminds individuals over the age of 60 that it is essential to have regular eye exams to detect cataracts before vision loss occurs.
A cataract affects over a half of all American adults over the age of 65. It is one of the leading causes of decreased vision in seniors, and can progress to a vision loss if it's not caught early.
Individuals of all ages, but especially those over the age of 60 should undergo annual eye exams to check for cataracts and other ocular degeneration diseases. Early detection of cataracts will allow patients the possibility of more treatment options than more progressed patients would have. A simple change in an eyewear prescription may be the best solution for early-stage cataracts, whereas surgery is often the only option for patients with advanced cataracts. Surgery to correct cataracts is commonplace in the United States, with more than 1.8 million patients undergoing the procedure annually.
Patients with diabetes, hypertension, and a family history of eye disease are at higher risk than others for cataract development, so these patients should be certain to see their eye doctor a minimum of once yearly. The most common type of cataract is related to aging. However, other risk factors include injury or trauma to the eye, chronic intake of certain medications, particularly steroids, radiation, medical conditions such as diabetes, and chronic, unprotected exposure to sunlight. Thus, patients with such risk factors should see their eye doctor yearly at the minimum.
"It is so important for senior patients to have an eye exam every year to detect cataract problems early along with other eye diseases," notes Dr. Grace Kim, Chairperson for Clinical Advisory Panel of America's Best. "The certified optometrists in our retail locations, as well as the independent eyecare professionals we work with, are experienced in finding and diagnosing cataracts and other eye diseases to help prevent vision loss in those over the age of 60."
To learn more about scheduling an eye exam or to learn about the discount designer eyeglass frames sold at your neighborhood America's Best, visit them online at http://www.twopair.com/.
About America's Best
With over 300 locations nationwide, America's Best provides thousands of high quality eyewear to customers every day. It carries a wide selection of designer eyeglasses and contact lenses in each of their stores, and also offers eye exams. Because of the volume of eyeglasses they produce, America's Best is able to provide their customers with some of the most popular eyewear brand name designer frames for among the lowest prices in the country.
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Eyewear Retailer America's Best Reminds Patients Age 60+ to Have Their Eyes Checked for Cataracts
Eyeglasses retailer America's Best Contacts and Eyeglasses reminds patients over the age of 60 of the importance of having regular eye exams to detect cataracts as early as possible.
2012-06-14
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[Press-News.org] Eyewear Retailer America's Best Reminds Patients Age 60+ to Have Their Eyes Checked for CataractsEyeglasses retailer America's Best Contacts and Eyeglasses reminds patients over the age of 60 of the importance of having regular eye exams to detect cataracts as early as possible.