What is a cataract?
A cataract refers to any cloudiness within the natural lens of the eye. Most often, this is age-related, but accelerated risk of cataract is now caused by over-exposure to ultra-violet light. This is worsened by the fact that the Ozone Layer is constantly thinning. Our advice is to take care when in the sun and always don a hat and a good pair of UV-blocking sunglasses. Ask your optometrist for more information. If you develop or are developing a cataract, don’t worry unnecessarily. The sky does not fall down even though it might be slightly smeary to look at. A simple operation can be performed by an ophthalmologist whereby the cataractous lens of the eye is removed and replaced by a new implant. You will probably be sent home the same day!
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A cataract is the clouding of the crystalline lens inside of the eye, which is normally clear; light can no longer pass through the lens easily and vision becomes hazy or blurred. Current treatment is the surgical removal of the lens and replacement with an acrylic lens, which is safe and successful.
