What is a cataract?
A cataract is clouding of the eye’s lens that can affect vision.
Symptoms, causes and assessment
Blurred sight, glare, trouble seeing at night or faded colors may develop. It often progresses slowly; other eye conditions can cause similar symptoms. An examination identifies the cause of visual change.
Care and when to seek help
Glasses or improved lighting may help early on; surgery may be considered when daily life is affected. Sudden vision loss or a painful red eye is not typical slow cataract and needs urgent examination.
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