Cataract

Cataract

What is a Cataract?

A cataract is the clouding of the eye’s natural lens, leading to blurry vision and difficulty with daily activities. It’s one of the leading causes of reversible blindness worldwide.

Causes of Cataracts

• Aging
  
• Diabetes
  
• Prolonged steroid use
  
• Eye injury
  
• Radiation exposure
  
• Smoking and alcohol use
  
• Genetics
  

Symptoms of Cataracts

• Blurry or cloudy vision
  
• Faded colors
  
• Glare or halos around lights
  
• Difficulty seeing at night
  
• Double vision in one eye
  
• Frequent changes in glasses prescription
  

Diagnosing Cataracts

Diagnosis includes:

• Comprehensive eye exam
  
• Visual acuity testing
  
• Slit-lamp examination
  
• Retinal exam
  

Treatment for Cataracts

• Early stages: Stronger lighting, updated glasses
  
• Advanced stages: Cataract surgery, where the cloudy lens is replaced with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL)
  

When to See a Doctor?

• Vision changes affecting daily life
  
• Difficulty driving at night
  
• Frequent changes in prescription glasses
  

Conclusion

Cataracts are highly treatable. Modern surgery is safe and effective, restoring clear vision. Consult our ophthalmologists for personalized care.