Leading Bay Area cataract surgery specialist Mark Mandel, MD, is the “doctor’s doctor” because he performs many cataract surgeries for his colleagues. He understands how cataracts affect your vision and offers solutions to restore your sight.
Understanding your cataract treatment options starts with learning more about the types of cataracts, so read on to learn more.
Age-Related Cataracts
Age-related cataracts affect millions and are, by far, the most common type of cataracts. They’re divided into three main types based on where they form in the lens:
- Nuclear Sclerotic Cataracts: These cataracts develop when the middle of the lens, or nucleus, hardens and yellows very slowly over time (often many years or even decades). Nuclear sclerotic cataracts often cause nearsightedness or increased existing nearsightedness, alongside glare and poor night vision. Some people may find their close-up vision improves temporarily before it worsens.
- Cortical Cataracts: These cataracts start around the outer edges of the lens. They form lines leading to the middle of the lens. This causes light scattering and problems like glare. Progression can be either rapid (over a few months) or slow (over years).
- Posterior Subcapsular Cataracts start at the back of the lens, beneath the lens capsule in the eye. They tend to progress quickly. People with these cataracts may notice glare and have trouble reading or seeing in bright light. Increased close-up vision problems are common, too. Posterior subcapsular cataracts are more common in younger patients than other age-related types.
Other Types of Cataracts
Several other types of cataracts can develop from various causes:
- Anterior Subcapsular Cataracts: Often related to trauma or specific conditions like diabetes, these cataracts form in the front of the lens.
- Posterior Polar Cataracts: These are typically congenital and cause white opacities in the back of the lens.
- Traumatic Cataracts: Traumatic cataracts develop after an eye injury.
- Congenital Cataracts: Present from birth, these cataracts may occur due to systemic disease or unknown causes.
When to Seek Help with Cataracts
If you’re struggling with blurry vision, glare, halos around lights, poor night vision, or other symptoms of cataracts, it’s time to seek expert help.
Schedule an appointment to evaluate your eyes and discuss cataract surgery. Not to worry: If you need cataract surgery, you have the leading cataract surgeon in the Bay Area on your side.
Cataract Solutions in the Bay Area
We provide comprehensive cataract treatment options at Mark Mandel, MD’s Bay Area practice. Mark Mandel, MD, has earned the trust of patients and physicians alike for his outstanding expertise in eye surgery.
If you’re experiencing cataract symptoms or planning surgery, call us at 877-210-2020 ext. 3 to schedule a consultation at one of our offices in Hayward, San Jose, Concord, and Castro Valley.
