The word “cataract” is derived from the Greek word katarraktes which loosely translates to waterfall. It was believed that a congealed fluid from the brain had flowed in front of the lens of the eyes. Today, eye cataract is defined as the clouding of the lens of your eyes.
When proteins present in the eye form clumps, it muddles the vision with a cloudy, hazy outline. It gradually develops and starts interfering with your vision and unless treated could lead to total blindness.
The major cause for cataract is age. Other than that, various factors can cause the formation of cataracts like:
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These factors can increase the likelihood of developing cataracts
Cataract prevention can be done if proper care is taken. Some of them include:
A thorough eye examination by an ophthalmologist is recommended to determine the presence of a cataract. A comprehensive medical eye examination should be done. This is achieved by the following tests:
Written by: Dr. Moses Rajamani – Consultant Ophthalmologist, Kanchipuram
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