What are cataracts?
Learn about the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for cataracts.
Summary
Cataracts are a normal part of aging, as normal as wrinkles, really! Cataracts cause the lens of the eye to gradually become cloudy and can blur your vision.
Cataracts are a progressive clouding of the lens inside the eye, and they can form in one or both eyes.
The lens in the eye sits behind the iris and helps to focus the light rays entering the eye to create clear images on the back of the eye, like the lens of a camera.
The formation of cataracts prevents a clear image from forming on the retina.
Always speak to your GP and eye care professional about the best treatment options for you.
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