Cataracts
What is a cataract? A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision. They are mostly related to aging making them very common in older people. Cataracts can occur in either or both eyes, but cannot spread from one eye to the other. Researchers think causes of cataracts can be: smoking diabetes protein in the lens changes from wear and tear over the years to much ultraviolet sunlight Cataracts tend to grow slowly so vision gets worse gradually and your vision may get duller or blurrier. A cataract should be removed only when vision loss interferes with everyday activities such as driving, reading or watching T.V. There are times when a cataract should be removed even if it does not affect your vision. Your eye care professional will help you make the best decision. Ways to protect your vision include: wearing sunglasses and a hat with a brim to block ultraviolet sunlight if you smoke, stop smoking good nutrition may help reduce risk
