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5 causes and symptoms of cataract

Portia Arthur

September 18, 2018 11:20 AM

A cataract is the gradual clouding of the lens of the eye.

5 causes and symptoms of cataract

5 causes and symptoms of cataract

A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye which leads to a decrease in vision. Cataracts often develop slowly and can affect one or both eyes.

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Symptoms of Cataracts

Common symptoms of cataracts include:

blurry vision

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trouble seeing at night

seeing colors as faded

increased sensitivity to glare

halos surrounding lights

double vision in the affected eye

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a need for frequent changes in prescription glasses

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Causes of Cataracts

There are several underlying causes of cataracts.

These include:

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an overproduction of oxidants, which are oxygen molecules that have been chemically altered due to normal daily life

smoking

ultraviolet radiation

the long-term use of steroids and other medications

certain diseases, such as diabetes

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trauma

radiation therapy

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