Ophthalmologist Dr. Brad Anstadt has cared for patients at Tennenbaum and Anstadt, Ltd., since 1985. Dr. Brad Anstadt builds on extensive experience in treating all of the different types of cataracts.
Behind the pupil and iris of the human eye, an intricate arrangement of proteins and water form a structure known as the lens. The lens enables the clear passage of light into the eye and, in turn, allows a person to see clearly. Over time, however, the proteins in the lens shift out of their normal position and collect in the center of the eye, thus interfering with vision.
Cataracts are most often a disease of older age. More than half of adults 65 years of age and older in the United States have cataracts, and statistics show that the total number of patients with the condition is increasing as the general population shifts to an older demographic.
It is possible, however, for younger adults and even children to develop cataracts. Prenatal injury, infection, or developmental abnormalities may lead to cataracts that are present at birth, while similar factors can lead to the onset of the condition in childhood.
Patients of any age may be susceptible to cataracts if they sustain an injury to the eye or develop certain medical conditions, such as diabetes. Those who undergo medical treatment with radiation, corticosteroids, or diuretics are at an increased risk of secondary cataracts, as are those who smoke, drink heavily, or are exposed to high levels of air pollution.
Behind the pupil and iris of the human eye, an intricate arrangement of proteins and water form a structure known as the lens. The lens enables the clear passage of light into the eye and, in turn, allows a person to see clearly. Over time, however, the proteins in the lens shift out of their normal position and collect in the center of the eye, thus interfering with vision.
Cataracts are most often a disease of older age. More than half of adults 65 years of age and older in the United States have cataracts, and statistics show that the total number of patients with the condition is increasing as the general population shifts to an older demographic.
It is possible, however, for younger adults and even children to develop cataracts. Prenatal injury, infection, or developmental abnormalities may lead to cataracts that are present at birth, while similar factors can lead to the onset of the condition in childhood.
Patients of any age may be susceptible to cataracts if they sustain an injury to the eye or develop certain medical conditions, such as diabetes. Those who undergo medical treatment with radiation, corticosteroids, or diuretics are at an increased risk of secondary cataracts, as are those who smoke, drink heavily, or are exposed to high levels of air pollution.
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