VisionTrack

As we reach early adulthood, our eyes (like the rest of us) have grown and developed. They reach a point where vision has stabilized enough that individuals in this age group have more options to fix their bad vision. In addition to our wide range of contact lenses and designer frames, we can also discuss vision correction with patients who qualify for a procedure.

The type of vision correction procedure depends on the health of your eyes and your current prescription, but the overall target for any patient at this stage is to achieve complete independence from glasses or contacts.

As we make our way through our 40s, we begin noticing a pressing need to use reading glasses or bifocals as near objects become blurry. This new need for readers is the first stage of a condition known as Dysfunctional Lens Syndrome (DLS).

While DLS is a normal part of aging, it’s certainly not a convenient one. Patients of Modern Vision Solutions are automatically enrolled in our VisionTrack™ program (link), which allows us to identify the development of DLS in its early stages. You will then receive a treatment plan to help reduce and in some cases eliminate the need for bifocals, progressive lenses or reading glasses.

In fact, with our Refractive Lens Exchange procedure, we can help DLS sufferers by correcting their glasses prescription, improving vision quality, and eliminating the need for cataract surgery in the future.

As we continue to get wiser in years, we begin noticing changes in the quality of vision. Objects are not as sharp as they once were. Colors, not as vibrant. This is caused by the hardening and yellowing of the eye’s natural lens, a condition commonly called a cataract.

None of us are immune from developing cataracts. They are a natural part of the aging process, and something we all face as we get older. And although the process of developing cataracts is slow and may go without notice for years, cataracts can severely impact quality of life as they worsen over time.

Many patients find themselves hesitant to drive (particularly at night), unable to read road signs, and even experience dangerous issues with depth perception. Not to mention the lifestyle impacts of cataracts – inability to read recipes, articles online or text messages, or participate in favorite hobbies.

While cataracts cannot be reversed, they can be treated through modern cataract surgery. In fact, not only are we able to eliminate the cataract and restore clear vision, we are able to perform vision correction at the same time. The result: Many cataract patients are able to reduce and in some cases eliminate the need for corrective eyewear for most daily activities.

For patients who fall in this age group, cataract screening and evaluation is part of our VisionTrack Program at every visit. Our goal: To detect cataracts early and present you with the appropriate options to eliminate them.