Cataracts

Clouding (yellowing) of the normally clear lens of the eye is called a cataract. Most Cataract are due to age related changes in the lens. Other factors that contribute to cataract development include:

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Risk Factors :

Increasing age
UV exposure and exposure to other ionizing raditations (x-rays and cancer radiation therapy)
Smoking
Medical conditions like Diabetes, Obesity and high blood pressure
Use of Certain drugs (Corticosteroids, chlorpromazine and other phenothiazine related meds)

Symptoms :

Depending on the stage, symptoms may vary:

Blurry or dim vision (most symptomatic at night)
Sensitivity to glare and lights
Seeing halos around light
Fading or yellowing of colors
Quality of the vision decrease
Double vision in a single eye

Treatment :

What does 20/20 Eye Care Do Differently?

At 20/20 Eye Care, when the patient is diagnosed with Cataracts, we try to understand their daily activities and if Cataracts are affecting these activities (such as reading, driving at night etc).

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