Cataracts

Cataracts

Cataracts are a clouding of the lens inside the eye.  This can be a condition you or born with, or, congenital.  They can also be acquired with age most commonly.  Either way, they interfere with vision in varying degrees.

The top shows a clear lens and the bottom diagram shows a cloudy cataractous lens.

Cataracts usually cause symptoms such as glare, halos around lights and diminished quality of vision or contrast sensitivity.  Frequently, patients will notice that their nighttime driving is affected first.

The above diagram shows the cataract inside of the eye.

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