CATARACT
A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye which leads to a decrease in vision. Cataracts often develop slowly and can affect one or both eyes.
Symptoms
There are several symptoms of Cataracts. These include:
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Blurry vision
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Halos around light
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Sensitivity to light and glare
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Increasing difficulty with vision at night
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Fading or yellowing of colors
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Double vision in a single eye
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Frequent changes in eye glasses or contact lenses
Causes
There are several reasons for a Cataract. These include :
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Ageing or injury changes the tissue that makes up your eye's lens.
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Inherited genetic disorders
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Eye conditions, past eye surgery or medical conditions such as diabetes.
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Long-term use of steroid medications.
Risk factors
There are several reasons for a Cataract. These include :
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Diabetes
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Smoking tobacco
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Prolonged exposure to sunlight
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Alcohol
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Increasing age
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Obesity
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High blood pressure
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Previous eye surgery
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Excessive exposure to sunlight