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What is Cataract

Let’s Know About Cataract

Cataract is a condition in which the eye lens turns cloudy that affects vision. It is mostly found in older people. As we grow older, the proteins present in our eye lens start breaking down. Due to this, the lens fails to send clear images to the retina. An opaque area is formed on the lens that interferes with your vision. It is the main cause of blindness in people above 50 years. According to experts, each year nearly 3.8 million people lose their eyesight due to cataract in India while globally the incidence figure stands at about 5 million

Main Causes of Cataracts

Usually, cataract occurs due to age factors and develops gradually. However, there could be many other reasons that can affect a young person with this eye disorder, such as:

• Family history of cataract
• Drinking & smoking
• Diabetes
• Exposure to Ultraviolet Radiation
• Certain medications or long-term use of steroids
• Radiation therapy
• Eye surgery or injury
• Trauma

Symptoms of Cataract:

These are the common symptoms of cataract:

• Cloudy, foggy or blurry vision
• Facing difficulty to see at night
• Colours appear yellow or faded
• Increased sensitivity to light
• Affected eye creating double vision
• Frequent changes in vision prescription
• See halos around lights

Types of Cataract:

Traumatic Cataract - Develops due to an eye injury that could take place right after the injury or many years later.

Radiation Cataract - Could form after radiation treatment for cancer or due to exposure to UV rays.

Paediatric Cataract - Could happen among babies and children due to family history, eye injury or other eye conditions. Babies can be born with (congenital) cataracts. If not treated timely, amblyopia or lazy eye can develop causing them vision problems.

Diagnosing Cataract

Ophthalmologists conduct a comprehensive eye exam to diagnose cataract in a person. Slit-lamp exam, retinal exam, refraction and visual acuity test are some tests that help them in detecting cataracts

Treating Cataract

Surgery is the only way to treat cataracts when they affect the vision. There is no need to remove a cataract if its symptoms are not severe. Getting a new eyeglass prescription is sufficient for a patient that helps him see better.

Tips to Prevent Cataract

One can protect his eyes from cataract and lower its risks by following these simple steps:

• Wearing sunglasses to protect eyes from harmful UV rays
• Getting regular eye check-up
• Quitting smoking
• Maintaining a good weight
• Having vegetables and fruits carrying antioxidants
• Managing diabetes and other medical conditions  

Getting Best Treatment for Cataract

The NABH accredited Ophthalmology Department at Karuna Sindhu Charitable Hospital offers best treatment for cataract. We are known for providing affordable cataract surgery to our patients. Our vision care eye hospital is equipped with modern medical equipment. Its highly-experienced eye specialists, surgeons and staff make us one of the best eye hospitals in Delhi. More than 32,000 free cataract surgeries have been conducted by our ophthalmologists till today. If you wish to get effective treatment for cataract then Karuna Sindhu Charitable is the right place for you.

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