Combating Cataracts: A Surprising Way To See Better vision was making me uncomfortable, and I started getting eye- (NAPSA)—Ifyou or anyone you care about is among the estimated 20 million Americans living with strain and some headaches, so I cataracts, there may be good news for you. The FDA has approved an implantable lens that not only corrects the cataract, it can help many people see better than they have for years. Some say they hardly if ever need glasses again. The Problem Cataracts cause a clouding on the normally clear lens in the eye. This can lead to vision problems, make things appear hazy and impair driving and other lifestyle matters. Cataracts are increasingly likely to occur as you age. The Star Approximately 3 million cataract surgeries are performed in the U.S. every year. One recent cataract surgery patient was Broadway, film and TV actress Florence Henderson. Henderson, perhaps best known for her role as Carol Brady in the iconic television series “The Brady Bunch,” has enjoyed a storied entertain- ment career that has spanned five decades. “It is important for people over 50 to understand what a cataract is and what they can do aboutit,” said Henderson. Explains Dr. James Khodabakhsh of the Beverly Hills Vision Institute: “Florence Henderson is a very active woman. There are many vision correction options for the patient whois over 50 years old. When I examined a Florence Henderson says that since she had cataract surgery, her eyesight is better than it had beenfor a long time. Florence, I realized she was a can- didate for Crystalens. We discussed how it would help her vision up close, far away and everything in between. She’s doing very well since her surgery.” A Solution Unlike standard cataract replacement lenses, the Bausch + Lomb Crystalens is designed to not only eliminate the cataract but give a full range of vision, although individual results may vary. Henderson’s Experience Before the surgery, Henderson says, “I couldn’t see street signs and my vision at night was not very good at all. Seeing street signs and freeway exit signs was getting to be a problem. Things were blurry and not getting any better. I knew I was going to have to do something. The blurry decided I needed to do something aboutit. “When I spoke with my doctor, he told me that I was a candidate for the Crystalens and that I’d be able not only to see, but to see better. I said, “Wow, sign me up.’ “The surgery itself was simple, easy and quick. I had no discomfort during the surgery or since. What was really exciting was the immediate improvement I experienced. I could see better immediately. “I didn’t realize what I had been missing. The colors of everything are so much brighter and the sharpness and clarity of my vision are very noticeable. Since the surgery, I drive during the day and at night and that blurriness that used to bother meisall gone. “When something works for me like Crystalens has, I like to share my experience. I do that to empower, inspire and motivate people to take care of themselves. That’s why I’m working with Bausch + Lomb to share my Crystalens story.” Learn More For more information about what causes cataracts, how they are treated and whyit’s so important to see your eye doc- tor regularly, visit www. cataracteducation.com or call (877) 7-SEE-BETTER.
