Guide Note:
Cataracts is the clouding of the lens in your eye which affects your vision. It causes blurred vision, colors to become faded, glare, or if not corrected total blindness in the affected eye. Cataracts can be surgically corrected.
Fast Facts:
- Most cataracts are age related
- Certain diseases like Diabetes increases risk
- Congenital Cataracts are uncommon (1 in 1,000 to 1 in 10,000)
- One eye affected is unilateral
- Both eyes affected is bilateral
- August is cataract awareness month
Disclaimer: The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have Cataracts, please consult your doctor.