Tag: Cataracts

  • Cataracts: What You Need to Know

    Cataracts: What You Need to Know

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    simplyeyeshawaii

    Understanding Cataracts in Hawaii  Have you ever wondered what cataracts are? Cataracts are one of the most common eye conditions we see among patients in Honolulu and across Hawaii. They develop when the natural lens inside your eye becomes cloudy, making your vision look as if you’re peering through a…

  • Cataract Awareness Month

    Cataract Awareness Month

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    simplyeyeshawaii

    June is Cataract Awareness Month! Although over 24 million Americans aged 50+ are affected by cataracts, the condition can also occur in children and young adults or as a result of trauma or medications. Usually, cataracts develop in both eyes, but one may be worse than the other. Cataracts occur…

  • When It Comes to Sunglasses, Looks Aren’t Everything

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    alamoana

    Honolulu  eye doctors Dr. Daniel Yamamoto and Dr. Tracie Inouchi would like to urge consumers to take a closer look when buying sunglasses this year. While many will look for fashionable eyeglasses and sunglasses, the most critical factor to keep in mind is making sure sunglasses provide adequate protection from…

  • Eye Health: An Increasing Concern for Aging Adults

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    alamoana

    It’s a fact of life that vision can change over time, resulting in a number of noticeable differences in how well aging adults see the world around them. In fact, according to the American Optometric Association’s (AOA) 2014 American Eye-Q® consumer survey, 78 percent of adults age 55 or older…