Cataract is opacification (clouding) of eye’s naturally clear lens. When the lens becomes cloudy, light rays cannot pass through it easily, and vision is blurred.

Symptoms (problems faced by patient)

• Painless blurring of vision
• Glare or light sensitivity
• Poor night vision
• Double vision in one eye (may occur)

Causes a Cataract

• Diabetes may lead to cataract or faster progression of it
• Injury to the eye
• Medications such as long-term steroids
• Long-term unprotected exposure to sunlight
• Unknown factors

Detection can be done thorough eye examination by an Ophthalmologist

Surgery is the only way to remove a cataract

Surgery should be considered when cataracts cause enough loss of vision to interfere with daily activities
Phacoemulsification surgery is a non-stich method of cataract removal by ultrasonic fragmentation and aspiration of the cataractous lens through a small wound