Difference between revisions of "Cataract"
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| − | A '''cataract''' is a clouding of the lens in the [[eye]]. Cataracts are very common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all people in the United States either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery. | + | A '''cataract''' is a clouding of the lens in the [[eye]]. Cataracts are very common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all people in the United States either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery.{[fact}} |
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| − | Cataracts usually develop slowly. New glasses, brighter lighting, anti-glare sunglasses or magnifying lenses can help at first. Surgery is also an option. It involves removing the cloudy lens and replacing it with an artificial lens. Wearing sunglasses and a hat with a brim to block ultraviolet sunlight may help to delay cataracts.<ref>http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/cataract.html</ref> | + | Cataracts usually develop slowly. New glasses, brighter lighting, anti-glare sunglasses or magnifying lenses can help at first. [[cataract surgery|Surgery]] is also an option. It involves removing the cloudy lens and replacing it with an artificial lens. Wearing sunglasses and a hat with a brim to block [[ultraviolet light|ultraviolet sunlight]] may help to delay cataracts.<ref>http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/cataract.html</ref> |
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Revision as of 02:42, July 11, 2007
A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye. Cataracts are very common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all people in the United States either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery.{[fact}}
Common symptoms are
- Blurry vision
- Colors that seem faded
- Glare
- Not being able to see well at night
- Double vision
- Frequent prescription changes in your eye wear
Cataracts usually develop slowly. New glasses, brighter lighting, anti-glare sunglasses or magnifying lenses can help at first. Surgery is also an option. It involves removing the cloudy lens and replacing it with an artificial lens. Wearing sunglasses and a hat with a brim to block ultraviolet sunlight may help to delay cataracts.[1]
