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Study Reveals Cataract Surgery Patients Are Living Longer

cataract surgery Reston VAMost people know that cataracts can prevent you from living a life that’s filled with clear and healthy vision.  But did you know that the effects of cataracts aren’t just limited to your eyes – they could even be slashing away at your lifespan?

New research has revealed a stunning and troublesome truth for patients who opt not to go under cataract surgery.  According to GetEyeSmart.org, there has always been proof positive that older persons with cataract-related vision problems have a greater mortality risk than their peers who have had cataract surgery, or who have normal vision.  A study from Australia adds even more proof to the argument, as researchers have revealed that there is a significant long-term mortality risk for people who don’t undergo cataract surgery.

The study compared people over the age of 49 years.  One group of people had cataract-related vision loss, and had cataract surgery to correct these problems.  The other group of people of a similar age also suffered from cataract-related vision loss, but had not yet or did not go under surgery.  At the conclusion of the study, researchers found that people who had cataract surgery had a 40 percent lower long-term mortality risk than those who did not.

The end result?  If you want to ensure you have a long and happy life, it’s worth treating your cataracts by having surgery.

It’s believed that having surgery to treat cataracts does more than treat the physical problem: it can also provide patients with the confidence, optimism, and happiness they need to live longer lives.  A patient’s state of mind can be drastically impacted as he or she loses vision – having cataract surgery essentially restores that vision.  This means that a patient can continue to benefit from clear and healthy eyesight well into their golden years.


At NewView Eye Center in Reston, VA – also serving the greater Washington, DC areas – Dr. Jacqueline Griffiths and her team are dedicated to providing patients with the options they need to effectively treat their cataracts.   Dr. Griffiths specializes in correcting cataracts via surgical methods, meaning you can be sure you’re getting the best treatment possible.

To schedule an eye exam or to set up a consultation to see if you’re a candidate for cataract surgery, visit Dr. Griffiths at NewView Eye Center in Reston, VA (also serving the greater Northern Virginia & Washington, DC areas) today. Just fill out the form in the top left corner or call 703-834-9777.