Cataract

Cataracts are cloudy areas that form on the lens of your eye. Your lens is a clear, flexible structure made mostly of proteins (crystallins). As you get older, the proteins in your lens break down, forming cloudy patches that affect your vision.

looking at the world through a dirty window. Over time, your vision gets worse. You may have a hard time carrying out routine tasks. Types of cataract

at covers your lens. Another term for this condition is posterior capsular opacification. It’s a common but easily treatable complication
of cataract surgery.
age-related cataracts-There are several types of age-related
cataracts. Their names refer to their location in your lens. Your lens is
made up of a few layers. The nucleus is in the center of your lens.Thecortex is the layer that surrounds the nucleus.The lens capsule is the
thin membrane covering the cortex. Symptoms
Vision that’s cloudy, blurry, foggy or filmy.
Changes in the way you see color (colors may look faded or not as
vivid).
Sensitivity to bright sunlight, headlights or lamps.
Glare, including halos or streaks that form around lights.
Difficulty seeing at night.
Changes in your vision prescription, including gets worse.
Needing a brighter light to read
Double vision.

Pediatric cataracts. Pediatric cataracts affect babies and children.
Babies may be born with cataracts (congenital), or the cataracts may
form sometime after birth. Pediatric cataracts typically run in families, but they can also happen due to eye injuries or other eye conditions. Babies and children with pediatric cataracts need prompt treatment to prevent problems like amblyopia (lazy eye).
Traumatic cataracts. These cataracts form when something injures
your eye. Treatment for this type is more complicated because
structures around the lens may also need repair.
Secondary cataracts. These are cloudy patches that form on your lens capsule, or the membrane th

Are cataracts painful?

Cataracts don’t usually hurt. But they can cause discomfort by making your eyes more sensitive to light.

Cataract surgery is the only way to remove cataracts and restore your clear vision. During cataract surgery, an ophthalmologist removes your clouded
natural lens and replaces it with an intra ocular lens (IOL). An IOL is an artificial lens that permanently stays in your eye. There are many different options for
IOLs that

your provider can discuss with you. The main benefit of an IOL is that it’s clear — like your natural lens should be. Another benefit is that it can correct refractive errors, allowing you to rely less on glasses or contact lenses after your surgery.

Note:

It’s imperative to consult with a healthcare professional before opting for any medical procedure to thoroughly understand the potential risks and benefits. Specs Removal Procedures