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Clouding of natural crystalline clear lens inside the eye is termed as cataract. |
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It is an age related change and usually seen in people above 50 years of age. |
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Less common causes include injury, metabolic diseases, inflammation in the eye etc. |
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Cataract blurs the vision since it causes transmission block for light rays. |
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It leads to loss of quality vision. |
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Cataract can develop faster in one or both the eyes. |
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Once the cataract is detected surgery is the only ideal treatment. |
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When cataract starts affecting the daily activities it is better to get it operated. |
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Once the cataract is removed there is no scope for the cataract to develop again. |
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Some times the blurring of vision occurs due to thickening of the supporting membrane for the |
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IOL (posterior capsular opacity) it can be corrected with YAG Laser capsulotomy. |
