Cataract?
As a part of the normal aging process, the lens inside the eye can slowly become cloudy. This cloudiness of the lens is called a cataract. For some people, the cloudiness can become severe enough that it decreases vision. Cataract can occur in either or both eyes. It cannot spread from one eye to the other.
Most people who develop cataracts are older than age 60. The cataract forms as part of the normal aging process. Two conditions that may cause the development of cataract earlier than age 60 are diabetes and injury to the eye. Certain medications such as steroids may also cause cataract formation.
People who have cataracts often notice a decrease in their vision. For example, they may have difficulty in reading or driving. An eye physician can tell if you have a cataract by examining your eyes. A tiny incision is made in the eye and the cloudy lens is removed through this opening. A clear, plastic lens would then be inserted in the eye to replace the cloudy lens. Following cataract surgery, most people will experience substantial improvement in their vision.
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