Cataracts are the clouding of the eye’s natural lens. They generally develop slowly over time as a result of the natural ageing process. Nearly everyone will develop cataracts, especially those over 60, although they vary in severity.
The most common cause of cataracts is age. As we age, the proteins in our lenses begin to break down and clump together, fogging the lens, which increases as time passes. However, sometimes cataracts develop due to other causes, like injury, infection, medications, or sun exposure.
Some risk factors make some more prone to cataracts than others. You can help prevent or delay cataracts by remaining aware of these risks:
During every comprehensive eye exam, we carefully examine your eye health, assessing your lens for signs of cataracts. Although they can usually be managed with prescription lenses, cataracts can begin to affect your vision and make daily activities more difficult. If we discover you have cataracts impacting your vision, we will refer you to a trusted ophthalmologist for cataract surgery.
You can trust our experienced team, so we are here to provide pre and postoperative care and are happy to answer any questions you may have.
There is no way to prevent age-related cataracts from developing, but you can help delay them by:
You can find our St. George location just off Main Street, next to the Community Living Centre.
You can find our St. George location just off Main Street, next to the Community Living Centre.
Located between Grannan St and Princess St across from Trinity Royal Anglican Church.
Located between Grannan St and Princess St across from Trinity Royal Anglican Church.
I am very satisfied with the business and services of Dr. Brown and Associates. My glasses that I got were not quite right however the people at Dr. Brown’s did not hesitate to take them back and give me a new pair without any hesitation.
Dr. Brown is the most caring, compassionate, and knowledgeable optometrist there is! For many years I have trusted him, and Faye, for wonderful care at his St. George office. He has helped with many ups and downs on my vision journey (and there have been many). I would recommend Dr. Brown to anyone needing vision care.
I enjoy every aspect about being a patient here at the office of Dr. Brown and Associates. They are such a great group of people.
Everyone here is always helpful and pleasant. They take the time to discuss options and explain things. They have adjusted my glasses several times at no charge even though it was entirely my fault they got bent. When I broke my frames they were able to get me an inexpensive pair and cut down the lenses to fit. Definitely going to get a second pair here.
St. George
Saint John
