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Cataracts is the condition where the lens of the eye develops cloudy patches and causes the person to have blurry and hazy vision.

Cataracts: The Most Common Eye Condition Among Older Adults (VDO):

Cataracts may not present any symptoms in the early stages, but as the lens of the eye becomes increasingly cloudy, the patient may experience:
Blurred vision
Poor night vision
Increased need of light for reading and other activities
Light scattering
Sensitivity to bright light
Frequent prescription changes; increased near-sightedness
Colors become distorted; images may seem faded or yellowish
Double vision

Changes in certain lifestyle habits can help or prevent the development or progression of cataracts:

Have regular eye examinations, as recommended by your doctor
Regularly consult your doctor and take medication to treat any chronic diseases, as recommended by your doctor
Wear sunglasses that filter out ultraviolet light; do not stare directly at the sun
Eat a healthy diet
Do not smoke
Do not excessively consume alcohol
Protect your eyes from possible accidents and injury

Cataracts can be treated by surgically removing the cloudy lens and replacing it with a clear artificial lens. The most common surgical method is called phacoemulsification with or without ORA/VERION system

Created When: July 01, 2016

Last modify: September 25, 2023

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