Cataracts What is a cataract? A cataract is a cloudy or opaque area in the normally transparent lens of the eye. Its effect on vision depends on the extent of the cloudiness. Small spots in the lens may cause little or no vision loss. As the opacity thickens, it prevents light rays from passing through the lens and focusing on the retina, the light sensitive tissue lining the back of the eye. Early lens changes or opacities may not disturb vision. But as the lens continues to change
Cataract is a condition that clouds the lens in the eye that leads to decrease in vision. There are many factors that cause cataract but the most common is aging, blunt trauma can also cause cataracts due to swelling and thickening of the lens fiber. Cataract can also develop after a long and constant exposure to radiation. Genetics can also play a part in developing the condition. Most common symptoms of cataracts are cloudy or blurry vision, colors seems faded, poor night vision, double vision
According to Mayoclinic.org the definition of cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens of your eye (July 2013). I would like to discuss with you the pathophysiology of this disorder, the causes of this issue as well as some of the effects it can have on you, and some treatment options for those you suffer from this internal eye disorder. A cataract affects the lens of the eye. The lens is generally clear in color, and it is elastic in nature. The lens is surrounded by a capsule like
There are about 2.78 deaths that has been reported to the state. The cataract patients that do not go through surgery has death of 2.98. (Turner 3) The more common cataract surgery is called phacoemulsification. Endophthalmitis is a serious infection inside the eye that can develop after cataract surgery. (Preidt 1) Endophthalmitis after cataract surgery is usually the result of a bacterial