Term

A cataract is the clouding (fogging) of the eye's natural lens that prevents light rays from passing through to the retina. It is a more common condition in the elderly, and other causes of cataracts, such as genetic causes, taking cortisone medications, diabetes, severe myopia, previous eye surgery, trauma, etc.

Symptoms

• Blurred vision
• Sensitivity to light
• Double vision in a single one eye
• Frequent change of eyeglass or contact lens
• Color fading or yellowing

Diagnosis and treatment

Your doctor will conduct some eye tests, including:

• Visual acuity check
• Slit light microscopy
• Retinal examination

If you cannot see using your eyeglasses, surgery will be the best option to treat cataract cases. It is a simple surgery that takes 20-30 minutes, where the cloudy lenses are removed and replaced with clear artificial lenses.