Cataracts

What is a Cataract?

A cataract is a slow, progressive clouding of the eye's natural lens. It interferes with light passing through the eye to the retina. Cataracts are caused by a change in the proteins of the eye, which causes clouding or discoloration of the lens. Over time cataracts typically result in blurred or fuzzy vision and sensitivity to light.

Causes of Cataracts

1. Getting Older - Age is a major cause of developing cataracts.
2. Birth defect like abnormal conditions in the eyes of unborn babies
4. Environmental factors such as disease, toxic chemicals, medications
5. Accidents or Injuries
6. Exposure to ultraviolet light
7. Cigarette Smoking

Symptoms

1. Need more light to read
2. Frustration from bright lights
3. Night Driving Problems
4. Increased eyestrain
5. Double Vision
6. Cloudy, fuzzy and blurry vision
7. Colors seem faded or yellowish
8. Frequent changes in eyeglass prescription