The main causes of cataract are:
Radiation:
Sometimes
radiation exposure
may lead to
cataract.
Age
Related:
Cataract incidence
increases and more
likely to be seen
after 60 years of
age.
Congenital: This is
when cataract is
present at birth
Traumatic: This is
when cataract is
the result of an
injury
Secondary:
When cataract is
linked to some
other
conditions
like
Diabetes,
Hypertension,
Corticosteroid use
etc.
What are the symptoms of cataract?
Cataract can have variety of visual problems such as:
•
Foggy or misty vision as if looking through a
steamed window
•
Difficulty in reading despite new glasses
•
Glare in bright lights and sunlight, especially in
urban built up areas
•
Poor night vision particularly during driving
•
Double or multiple images
•
Difficulty in either
appreciating colours
•
Frequent change in the power of spectacles
differentiating
or
If you have any of the above symptoms, you
might be developing a cataract. Your
ophthalmologist will be able to confirm this.
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