A cataract is defined as any opacity in the crystalline lens of the eye. It can affect one or both eyes. The changes to the transparency and refractive index of the lens result in various levels of ...

Is it possible that tens of thousands of babies have had eye operations that inadvertently destroyed their natural ability to heal, leaving many of them blind, when a minor surgical tweak could have ...

Surgery is the only treatment that can improve long-term vision loss due to cataracts. However, some people may find that a new glasses or contact lens prescription helps them maintain their sight for ...

Cataracts are a clouding of the lens of the eye. Cataract surgery removes the clouded lens to restore vision. In some cases, secondary cataracts may develop after this procedure. During cataract ...

Age-related cataracts usually take decades to cause blindness. But certain cataract types can cause vision loss more quickly. Cataracts usually develop in older adults. They remain a leading cause of ...

If you’re over 60 and your vision has gotten blurry or cloudy, you may have cataracts. It’s a common condition in older adults, and it can be treated by your eye doctor. Cataracts form when protein ...

Excessive exposure to UV rays can increase the risk of cataracts by damaging the lens protein in the eye. Here’s how you can protect your eyes and prevent cataracts. UV rays, which the sun emits, can ...

A cataract is the clouding of natural lens of the eye which may eventually affect your vision and even cause blindness if not treated. In fact, cataract is the leading cause of blindness in people.

This guideline covers managing cataracts in adults aged 18 and over. It aims to improve care before, during and after cataract surgery by optimising service organisation, referral and surgical ...

Cataracts are whitish or cloudy patches that develop in a person’s eye lens and lead to blurred or clouded vision. Cataracts are the most common cause of visual impairment worldwide. Cataracts can ...