Eyes health
Cataract Eyes Defect
Cataracts: What are they?
A cataract is a clouded patch on your eye’s lens, which is the clear portion of the eye that aids with light focus.As you age, cataracts become more and more common.In actuality, over half of all Americans who are 80 years of age or older either have cataracts or have undergone cataract surgery. You might not become aware that you have a cataract at first. However, as cataracts progress, your vision may become less colorful, fuzzy, or unclear.You could find it difficult to read or carry out other daily tasks
What is the cause of cataracts?
The majority of cataracts are caused by age-related changes in the eyes.
Your eye’s lens is clear while you’re young. The proteins in your eye’s lens begin to degrade and aggregate at the age of 40. A cataract is a hazy spot on your lens caused by this clump. As the cataract worsens over time, more of your lens becomes hazy
Are cataracts a risk for me?
As you age, your chance of developing cataracts increases. Also, you have a greater risk if you: possess specific medical conditions, such as diabetes Fire
What are the symptoms of cataracts?
You might not have any symptoms at first, when cataracts are mild. But as they grow, cataracts can cause changes in your vision. For example, you may notice that:
Your vision is cloudy or blurry
Colors look faded
You can’t see well at night
Lamps, sunlight, or headlights seem too bright
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