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    A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that leads to blurred vision. Cataracts most often occur due to aging, and over half of Americans either have cataracts or have had surgery to treat them by age 80. Cataracts develop when the lens proteins clump together, causing cloudiness. Risk factors include diseases like diabetes, eye injuries, corticosteroid use, smoking, and sun exposure. Cataracts are typically detected during an eye exam by reduced visual acuity and glare. Treatment involves surgically removing the clouded lens and replacing it with an artificial lens.

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    A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that leads to blurred vision. Cataracts most often occur due to aging, and over half of Americans either have cataracts or have had surgery to treat them by age 80. Cataracts develop when the lens proteins clump together, causing cloudiness. Risk factors include diseases like diabetes, eye injuries, corticosteroid use, smoking, and sun exposure. Cataracts are typically detected during an eye exam by reduced visual acuity and glare. Treatment involves surgically removing the clouded lens and replacing it with an artificial lens.

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    A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that leads to blurred vision. Cataracts most often occur due to aging, and over half of Americans either have cataracts or have had surgery to treat them by age 80. Cataracts develop when the lens proteins clump together, causing cloudiness. Risk factors include diseases like diabetes, eye injuries, corticosteroid use, smoking, and sun exposure. Cataracts are typically detected during an eye exam by reduced visual acuity and glare. Treatment involves surgically removing the clouded lens and replacing it with an artificial lens.

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    CATARACTS
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    What is a cataract

    Clouding of the lens Most are related to aging By 80, more than half Americans have a cataract or have had surgery for it. Can occur in one or both eyes Cannot spread from eye to eye

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    Lens

    Clear part of eye Focuses light or image on retina Retina is light sensitive tissue at back of eye A cloudy lens produces an blurred image

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    Other types of cataracts


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    Secondary (can form after surgery, or with other health problems) Traumatic (develop after injury) Congenital (can occur at birth) Radiation cataract (after exposure to radiation)

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    How does it look with cataracts?

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    What causes cataracts?


    Lens: Works like camera lens. Focuses light on retina, where image recorded. Also adjusts focus, letting us see close and far. Lens made up of protein and water. With aging, protein may clump together and start to cloud. Researchers believe smoking/diabetes MAY contribute, or it can be wear and tear.
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    How it affects vision?

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    Clumps of protein reduce sharpness of image Clear lens may change to yellowish/brownish color

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    Who is at risk for cataracts?

    Diseases such as diabetes Previous eye injury or surgery Prolonged use of corticosteriods Behavior such as smoking & alcohol Environment such as prolonged exposure to sun

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    How can I protect my eyes?


    Wear sunglasses and a brimmed hat Stop smoking Nutrition (eat green leafy vegetables, fruit, etc.) Comprehensive dilated eye exam at least once/every 2 years. Early treatment may save your sight.

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    Symptoms & Detection


    Cloudy, blurred vision Faded colors Glare from headlights/lamps Poor night vision Double vision Frequent prescription changes

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    How is it detected?
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    Visual acuity test (Eye test for distances) Dilated eye exam Tonometry (instrument to measure pressure in eye)

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    How is it treated?

    Can be improved with new eyeglasses, brighter lighting, anti glare sunglasses or magnifying glasses Surgery (remove cloudy lens and replace with artificial lens) Cataract surgery will include only one eye at a time, is one of the safest and most effective types of surgery.

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    What research is being done?

    Effect of sunlight exposure (may be related) Vitamin supplements which may slow progression Genetic studies, to better understand cataract development

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