Boothe Eye Care Observes Long-Term Health Benefits of Cataract Repair
Online, August 16, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Although it is a progressive condition, cataracts-clouding within the lens of an eye-can lead to severe vision loss and even blindness if left untreated. The impairment is common among senior citizens, but is also known to happen among those who are genetically predisposed or have serious diseases, such as diabetes or hypertension. While the condition can cause major health complications there are cataract surgery options that can restore vision to affected patients. While vision improvement is the most notable benefit of the surgery, a recent MedPage Today article highlights additional advantages that the procedure has on older patients as demonstrated by new research. Boothe Eye Care, a vision care facility in Texas, notes that the new study could indicate benefits across all areas of corrective eye surgery.
According to the article, the study, conducted by UCLA researchers, found that patients observed a year after receiving cataract surgery were noted to have a 16 percent decrease in the likelihood of hip fracture. In addition "patients with severe cataracts, such as anterior and posterior subcapsular cataracts, the reduction in risk reached 23 percent." Dr. William Boothe of Boothe Eye Care responds, "These studies show that corrective vision procedures do more than allow one to see again. Surgeries prevent injuries that are common among older citizens who have impaired vision or are blind."
He continues, "Although this study was limited to those suffering from cataracts, it offers a wider implication that those who undergo any corrective surgery, such as laser eye treatment, will experience similar benefits." In the article, the researchers provide further credibility to this statement by noting, "Vision plays an important role in providing a reference frame for postural balance and stability, and cataract-induced changes in vision have been found to be associated with postural instability."
Boothe Eye Care explains that like cataracts, many eye diseases are not sudden and progress over time. The facility encourages all patients to have regular eye check-ups from a trusted ophthalmologist to ensure that their eyes are not experiencing any unnoticed damage. Dr. William Boothe concludes, "The sooner a patient with vision impairment seeks long-term correction of a certain problem, the sooner they can enjoy the many benefits that great vision can offer."
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Boothe Eye Care, an ophthalmologic practice, is led by Dr. William Boothe. The office provides both general eye care and specialized treatment that caters to the needs of patients who suffer from conditions of the cornea. In fact, Boothe Eye Care regularly conducts LASIK procedures and Dr. Boothe has personally performed over 130,000 of these operations. An important part of the healthcare community of Plano, Texas, Boothe Eye Care is highly regarded due to its knowledgeable and friendly staff and uncompromising degree of customer service.