Cataract Symptoms
Symptoms can include:
- Blurry or foggy vision
- Decreased night vision
- Halos around lights
- Dull or muted colours
- Sensitivity to light
- Inability to clear vision
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Cataracts are the clouding of the eye’s natural lens. They generally develop slowly over time and without pain. Although they’re most often found in those over 60, they can occur at any age.
Early-stage cataracts are manageable with eyeglasses or contact lenses but can progress to the point where they impact vision. In fact, even though they are the most treatable eye disease, cataracts remain the leading cause of blindness in Canada.
Cataract Causes
Most cataracts generally develop as age causes changes to your eyes. After age 40, the proteins in the eye’s lens naturally start to break down and clump together, creating an opaque area called a cataract. This area will grow and worsen and impact your vision.
Cataracts can also occur after after injury or eye surgery. Certain health conditions, like diabetes, or medications, like long-term steroid use, can also increase your risk of cataracts and other eye diseases. And, although rare, children can be born with cataracts.
Other factors that increase your risk of developing cataracts include:
- Excessive exposure to sunlight
- Smoking
- Excessive drinking
- A family history of cataracts
- High blood pressure
- Eye injury or eye surgery
Cataract Prevention
Almost everyone will develop cataracts at some point. Although there’s no known way to prevent cataracts, you can reduce your risk by adopting healthy habits.
Wearing sunglasses and hats while outdoors will protect your eyes from UV exposure. Wearing and eye protection while playing sports or working in hazardous environments will protect your eyes from injury.
Cataract Treatment
Mild cataracts are easily managed with an updated eyeglass or contact lens prescription. However, if your cataracts start interfering with your quality of life and corrective lenses aren’t helping, you may require cataract surgery.
Cataract surgery removes the clouded lens and replaces it with an artificial lens. The procedure is safe and effective, and you may not even require eyeglasses after the surgery.
Cataract Diagnosis
Cataracts are easily diagnosed during a comprehensive eye exam. Routine eye exams, especially if you’re over 60, are essential for monitoring the progression of cataracts. These exams will allow your optometrist to diagnose cataracts early and provide you solutions to keep your eyes clear and strong.
If you want to learn more about cataracts, please reach out to us and book an appointment. Our friendly optometrists would be happy to talk to you about managing cataracts!
Our Services
Where to Find Us
Our clinic is located on Yonge Street, right beside the Royal Bank. We’re on the second floor, so we are not wheelchair accessible at this time. But, if you have a stroller, please call ahead, and we would be happy to help you up the stairs.
Our Address
3220 Yonge Street, 2nd FloorToronto, ON M4N 2L2
Located in Yonge Lawrence Village
Contact Information
- Phone: 416-901-9771
- Email: [email protected]
Our Hours
Our Hours
Monday
10 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday
10 AM – 5 PM
Wednesday
10 AM – 5 PM
Thursday
11 AM – 7 PM
Friday
10 AM – 5 PM
Saturday
10 AM – 2 PM
Sunday
Closed
*please call to confirm hours
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Our Testimonials
My daughter did Vision Therapy with April, who was fantastic! It was life changing for my daughter. School was exhausting for her, reading was challenging and not fun – everything was hard and emotional. The Vision Therapy helped my daughter tremendously! She is now so much calmer and more confident at school. She actually now enjoys school and is an avid reader. We didn’t just notice the difference, her teachers noticed the difference as well.
It was challenging to find a program in Toronto for my daughter that didn’t involve year long wait lists. Dr Awadia and her team were incredibly accommodating and supportive through the whole process.
Elly
My daughter has been seeing Dr. Awadia for a few years. She did vision therapies at Dr. Awadia’s clinic, which helped her significantly in her reading speed. We are so thankful for Dr. Awadia’s expertise
Linda
I’m so glad I found this place, all of the staff are incredible. I’ve been here for an emergency visit as well as regular appointments and they have taken fantastic care of me every time. I have nothing but positive things to say about Dr Awada and the team. HIghly recommend!
Courtney
Dr. Awadia was great with both my kids, but I was more impressed that she was able to get my 3 year old to sit through the various eye exams. She’s extremely patient and has many different ways to engage the younger set. Really happy to have found her and in my local neighbourhood.
Lisa
From the moment I walked through the door, the staff were very friendly and helpful. Dr Awadia and her staff were very thorough, both, in the tests and in their explanation of the procedures and the results. I could not have had a better experience. I will definitely recommend them and they have earned a customer for life.
Gregory
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Yonge Eyes Optometry
- 3220 Yonge Street, 2nd Floor
- Toronto, ON M4N 2L2
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P: 416-901-9771
[email protected]