Cataracts
What are Cataracts?
A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye. Blurred vision caused by cataracts can make it more difficult to read, drive a car, especially at night, or see the expression on a friend’s face.
Almost everyone has at least some cataract formation over the age of 60, but diabetes, heart disease, or a history of eye trauma or surgery, may speed up the clouding process of the lens.
What is the Treatment?
Once detected, the best course for cataract treatment will vary by patient. However, the general course of treatment involves lens replacement. This procedure can resolve other vision issues simultaneously, including nearsightedness or farsightedness.
Courtesy of the American Academy of Opthalmology - geteyesmart.org
