Understanding Cataracts
A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye. It can be compared to a window that is frosted or yellowed.
The amout and pattern of cloudiness within the lens can vary. If the cloudiness is not near the center of the lens, you may not be aware that a cataract is present.
Common symptoms of cataracts include:
- A painless blurring of vision
- Glare, or light sensitivity
- Poor night vision
- Double vision in one eye
- Needing brighter light to read
- Fading or yellowing of colors
The most common type of cataract is related to the aging of the eye. Causes of cataract include family history, medical problems such as diabetes, injury to the eye, some medications such as steroids, long-term, unprotected exposure to sunlight, and previous eye surgery.
Surgery is the only way to correct problems with cataract. You may be interested in learning about the ReZoom lens.
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