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Here is presented information about cataract, its causes and symptoms.

Cataract Information

Cataract is an eye ailment that causes blurred vision. In this disease, a cloud-like thing develops on the lens of the eye, which may cause slight to complete opacity. Obstructing the light from entering the eye, cataract is mostly seen in old age people. It may either affect one eye or both the eyes of a person. The early signs of the ailment are near-sightedness or myopia and gradual yellowing and opacification of eye lens, which reduces the perception of blue color. Though a non-contagious ailment, cataract needs to be treated on time, else it may lead to blindness. Read on to explore the causes and symptoms of cataract.

Causes Of Cataract
  • Aging
  • Diabetes
  • Eye injury
  • Hypoparathyroidism
  • Down syndrome
  • Congenital rubella syndrome
  • Injury to eyes, due to radiation
  • Uveitis
  • Congenital disorders
  • Metabolic disorders
  • Certain medicines
  • Kidney disease
  • Glaucoma
  • Inflammation inside the eye
  • Infection
  • Smoking
  • Alcohol abuse
  • Fatty acid intolerance
Symptoms Of Cataract
  • Clouded, blurred or dim vision
  • Increasing difficulty with vision at night
  • Sensitivity to light and glare
  • Halos around lights
  • Need for brighter light for reading and other activities
  • Frequent changes in eyeglass or contact lens prescription (number)
  • Fading or yellowing of colors
  • Double vision in a single eye
  • Difficult to see things in focus
  • Double vision or spots
  • Greyish-white discoloration in the pupil