3 PARIS MIKI OPTICAL Shop 18, 12 Sir John Overall Drive, Helensvale Plaza Phone 5580 5010 | www.paris-miki.com.au 50% OFF - Mid Year - SUNGLASSES SALE UP TO excluding Maui Jim, Zeal and Meta range | Instore Stock only A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye. It is caused by the hardening of the lens inside the eye, causing a gradual loss of vision. Most cataracts develop as part of the ageing process. Cataracts tend to affect people aged over 65, but the age of onset can vary. Some people aren’t affected until well into their 70s, while some develop cataracts at an earlier age. In fact, by the age of 80 most of us will have some degree of cataract formation. Other risk factors include long-term exposure to sunlight, smoking, diabetes and family history. Clouded, blurred or dim vision are the most common symptoms of cataracts. Many people don’t notice any changes early on, but as the cataracts progress they start to experience vision problems. Often people describe the quality of their vision as like looking through a dirty window. One of the other common signs is a sensitivity to glare, especially on a bright sunny day or when driving at night on artificially lit roads. Frequent years. There’s an onsite workshop for quicker spectacle making, so you don’t have to be without your own frames for weeks if we are using your own frame for new lenses; repairs can be done onsite and same day service is available on in store stock lenses. Michael is able to customise lens shapes for rimless and semi rimless frames to suit customers needs. Prescription polarised sunglasses for most sunglass frames are also available. Bulk billed eye testing is available and health fund claiming for most funds can be done on the spot. changes in glasses or contact lens prescriptions can also be a sign of cataracts. A change to your spectacle prescription may help to keep cataract symptoms at bay for a time. However, for the best results the removal of cataracts through a surgical procedure is often recommended. The surgical procedure is straightforward and is usually performed under a local anaesthetic. In the absence of any other eye conditions the resulting vision is significantly improved in most cases. There is not much you can do to stop the formation of cataracts. Regular eye examinations with your optometrist, especially for those over the age of 65, can help to identify any changes as early as possible. Paris Miki Optical has been servicing the Helensvale and surrounding community for eyewear needs since 2005. Store Manager Michael has over 32 year’s experience as a qualified Optical technician and has been working in the area for 25 Cataract signs and symptoms
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