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Digital eye strain is something that virtually everyone is at risk of. With the average screen time in the USA being an eye-watering 7 hours 4 minutes per day, knowing both the short- and long-term effects is something that we all need to be aware of and take

Because cataracts are, generally, slow to form, there’s usually a good window of opportunity during which to schedule surgery. But what happens if you delay the procedure? 

If you’ve been diagnosed with cataracts in your late 30s or early 40s, you’re probably concerned about treatment—and understandably so. While cataracts are extremely common, they are most usually diagnosed in your 60s and beyond.

One of the symptoms of advancing cataracts is that colors start to appear muted or yellowed. Because of this, when you undergo surgery to remove the cataract and restore your vision, then yes±—colors can look very different after cataract surgery.

Cataract removal has a virtually 100% success rate. However, this doesn’t mean that there aren’t some potential side effects. Thankfully, most of these are transient and resolve in the weeks and months after surgery, with only a minority requiring further opht

You’d be forgiven if you thought cataracts were only a later-in-life issue. Of course, for the vast majority, it is an age-related condition. However, early-onset cataracts also blight those with far fewer years under their belt.