5 Causes And Aymptoms Of 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 of Cataracts

  Common symptoms of cataracts include:
  blurry vision
  trouble seeing at night
  seeing colors as faded
  increased sensitivity to glare
  halos surrounding lights
  double vision in the affected eye
  a need for frequent changes in prescription glasses

  • Causes of Cataracts

    
    There are several underlying causes of cataracts.
    These include:
    an overproduction of oxidants, which are oxygen molecules that have been chemically altered due to normal daily life

    smoking
    ultraviolet radiation
    the long-term use of steroids and other medications

    certain diseases, such as diabetes
    trauma
    radiation therapy