Cataract Disease
Clear Vision Begins with Early Detection
What Is Cataract?
Cataract are a common eye condition where the normally clear lens of the eye becomes cloudy, leading to a decrease in vision. This condition develops gradually over time and is often associated with aging, but it can also be caused by other factors such as injury, genetics, or diseases like diabetes
Causative Factors
Diabetes
Eye injury
Genetic factors
Steroid Use
Sun Exposure
Types of Cataract
Nuclear Cataract
The center of the eye’s lens becomes cloudy, usually due to aging, making vision slowly become blurry.
Posterior Subcapsular Cataract
A cloudy spot forms at the back of the lens, making it hard to see in bright light or when reading.
Cortical Cataract
The outer part of the lens becomes cloudy in white lines or streaks, which can cause glare and difficulty seeing.
Congenital Cataract
A baby is born with a cloudy lens in the eye, which can affect vision early in life.
Symptoms of Cataract
- Blurred or cloudy vision
- Increased sensitivity to glare
- Difficulty seeing at night
- Fading or yellowing of colors
- Frequent change in eyeglass prescription
- Double vision in one eye
- Halos around lights
- Decreased contrast sensitivity
- Difficulty reading or driving
Causes of Cataract
- Aging
- Prolonged UV exposure
- Smoking
- Diabetes
- Steroid medications
- Genetic factors
- Trauma or eye injuries
- Excessive alcohol consumption
- Poor nutrition
Treatment
- Adjusting your prescription for glasses or contact lenses can improve vision.
- Using brighter lights at home or work may help with vision.
- Magnifying lenses are helpful for reading or detailed work.
- Anti-glare sunglasses reduce sensitivity to bright light and glare.
Stronger glasses
Brighter lighting
Magnifying lenses
Anti-glare sunglasses
Cataract Surgery Overview
Before Surgery
- Complete eye examination
- Intraocular lens (IOL) selection
- Medication adjustments if required
- Use of prescribed eye drops
- Procedure lasts 30–60 minutes
During Surgery
- Local anesthesia (no pain)
- Small incision made
- Cloudy lens broken using ultrasound
- Artificial IOL implanted
- Same-day discharge
After Surgery
- Eye shield protection
- Use prescribed eye drops
- Vision improves within days
- Full recovery in 4–6 weeks
- Avoid heavy activity and water exposure
