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What Are Cataracts?

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Cataracts occur when the natural lens of your eye becomes cloudy, causing blurry or distorted vision. They are a common condition, especially as you age, but they can also develop due to injury, certain medications, or medical conditions like diabetes.

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SYmptoms

Symptoms of Cataracts include:

  • Blurry, cloudy, or dim vision

  • Difficulty seeing at night

  • Sensitivity to light and glare

  • Fading or yellowing of colors

  • Double vision in one eye

  • Frequent changes in your eyeglass or contact lens prescription​

causes

Cataracts develop when proteins in the

lens of your eye break down and clump together, creating clouded areas. Factors that increase your risk include:

  • Aging (most common cause)

  • Family history of cataracts

  • Excessive UV exposure

  • Smoking or heavy alcohol use

  • Eye injury or surgery

  • Long-term steroid medication use​

Treatment

Cataract surgery is one of the most common and successful procedures worldwide to help treat cataracts.

During surgery:

  1. The cloudy lens is removed.

  2. A clear artificial lens, called an intraocular lens (IOL), is implanted.

The procedure is quick, typically about 15 minutes, and most patients experience improved vision within a few days.​

Prevention TIPS

Reduce  your risk of developing cataracts by:

  • Wearing sunglasses with UV protection

  • Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables

  • Quitting smoking

  • Managing chronic health conditions

  • Getting regular eye exams

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