Cataracts

Cataracts are much more than a minor inconvenience. They affect your daily tasks and your overall quality of life. If left untreated, cataracts can eventually rob you of your vision completely. Fortunately, cataract surgery is a safe, effective procedure. Ophthalmologist Dr. Chris Walton removes the clouded lens of the eye and replaces it with a […]

You cannot totally eliminate the risk of cataracts, because the biggest risk factor is age. Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness globally. That being said, there are steps you can take to prevent the onset of cataracts and possibly to slow their progression. Because of more time in the sun this time of year,

Cataracts are really common, not only in the U.S., but worldwide. Research points to cataracts being largely age-related, although certain risk factors – diet, tobacco use, medical conditions – increase the chances of developing cataracts earlier in life. Please click through our quiz to test your knowledge of this common eye disease. At the ophthalmology

Cataracts are very common, especially among people over the age of 60. You should schedule a consultation with your eye doctor anytime you notice a change in your vision or a new symptom related to your eyes. Dr. Chris Walton has been serving the Mobile, AL area for many years, and he provides effective cataract

Please take our quiz to test your knowledge of cataract risk factors. Cataracts are very common. Most likely everyone would eventually get cataracts, if they lived long enough. They are caused by natural changes in the eyes that occur with age. By age 80, more than half of Americans either have a cataract or have

Dr. Chris Walton has over a decade of experience performing cataract surgery. At this point in his career, he has performed somewhere between 4,000-5,000 procedures. Cataract surgery restores vision blurred by the formation of cataracts, which are highly common among adults in the U.S. The deteriorated lens is removed and replaced with an intraocular lens. The