Cataract is brought on by clouding from the normal lens of individual eyes.
Cataract starts slowly and originally has a very small Influence on the eyesight. Cataract generally does not cause pain or distress in the eye or adjust the outward appearance of the eye.
Risk factors for Cataract
Advancing age
High blood pressure
Smoking and alcohol habit
Obesity
Previous eye injuries
Family history of cataracts
Overexposure to sun
Diabetes
Radiation from X-rays and cancer therapy
Lengthy use of corticosteroid medications
Congenital cataract when baby born with clouding of lens
Signs and symptoms of Cataract
Cataract begins slowly and initially has a very little effect on the vision. Cataract generally does not cause discomfort or pain in the eye or change the external appearance of the eye. Usually noticed:
Reduced visual clarity
Colors appear faded
Sensitivity to light, glare
Usual changes to eyeglass remedy
Blurry or cloudy vision.
Vision affected by small spots or patches
Difficulty in reading

Cataract is brought on by clouding from the normal lens of individual eyes.
Cataract starts slowly and originally has a very small Influence on the eyesight. Cataract generally does not cause pain or distress in the eye or adjust the outward appearance of the eye.
Risk factors for Cataract
Advancing age
High blood pressure
Smoking and alcohol habit
Obesity
Previous eye injuries
Family history of cataracts
Overexposure to sun
Diabetes
Radiation from X-rays and cancer therapy
Lengthy use of corticosteroid medications
Congenital cataract when baby born with clouding of lens
Signs and symptoms of Cataract
Cataract begins slowly and initially has a very little effect on the vision. Cataract generally does not cause discomfort or pain in the eye or change the external appearance of the eye. Usually noticed:
Reduced visual clarity
Colors appear faded
Sensitivity to light, glare
Usual changes to eyeglass remedy
Blurry or cloudy vision.
Vision affected by small spots or patches
Difficulty in reading