What is a cataract?
Cataracts obscure the normally transparent lens of an eye, making it becomes cloudy or opaque and preventing adequate light from reaching the retina adequately.
Symptoms
- Reduced vision
- Glare
- Dulling of colors
- Occasional double-vision
Possible Causes
Cataracts develop as a normal part of the aging process. Other contributing factors may be:
- Other eye diseases
- Systemic diseases, such as diabetes
- Medications
- Heredity
- Ultraviolet light
Normal Eye — In a normal eye, the lens is almost transparent allowing light to reach the retina without obstruction.
Cataract —When the lens turns opaque and does not allow light to reach the retina adequately, it is called a cataract. Eyeglasses will not improve vision.
Treatment Options
Because glasses cannot eliminate the symptoms of a cataract, surgery to implant an intraocular lens (IOL) is the only effective treatment. A revolutionary advance in the types of lenses used in cataract surgery now provides more options for improving your range of vision. Several types of IOL implants including monofocal, multifocal, and accommodating lenses are available to reduce or eliminate the need for reading glasses after surgery.
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