Cataracts affect one in six Americans over the age of forty. That’s over 24 million people! Most people, at some point in their lives, will develop them. Simply put, cataracts are a natural part of life. But what are cataracts, exactly? Keep reading to learn more about cataracts and the most common symptoms they cause.

Each year, approximately 3 million individuals undergo cataract surgery to restore crisp, clear vision and reduce their dependency on eyeglasses. Understandably, many Long Island patients are concerned about whether cataracts, the clouding of the eye’s natural lens, can return after surgery. In this blog post, the experienced team of board certified ophthalmologists at TOC Eye…