Cataracts

What is a cataract?

A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens. The lens is mostly made of water and protein. As we age, some of the protein may clump together and start to cloud a small area of the lens. This is a cataract, and over time, it may grow larger and cloud more of the lens, making it harder to see.

What are the symptoms of a cataract?

• Glare and halos around lights
• Faded colors
• Frequent changes in glasses or contact lens prescription
• Double or smearing of vision in one eye

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