The crystalline lens that is located behind the human iris is the main focusing mechanism of the eye. However with ageing comes change in it. Over the period of time, crystal clear lens turns yellow as well cloudy loses its ability to focus, or in other words it ends up losing elasticity. This condition is known as Cataract. For more information, visit here: www.en.neurovision.co.il

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2. Introduction
The crystalline lens that is located behind the
human iris is the main focusing mechanism of the
eye. However with ageing comes change in it.

3. Introduction
Over the period of time, crystal clear lens turns
yellow as well cloudy loses its ability to focus, or in
other words it ends up losing elasticity. This
condition is known as Cataract.

4. Symptoms of Cataract
Frequent changes in the contact lenses or
prescription for glasses
Some colours start appearing dull

5. Symptoms of Cataract
Blurry vision
Glare when reading or
driving
Increased sensitivity to
light
Ghosting, also known
as double vision in the
eye that has developed
cataract

6. Causes of Cataract
Heredity – This is a
situation where in the
problem runs in the
family
Ageing – Ageing is one
of the most primary
causes of cataract. With
age, clouding and
hardening appears over
the lens that leads to
gradual vision reduction.

7. Causes of Cataract
Trauma – This
condition can be
developed over a period
of time because of the
direct blow to the eye or
penetration of some
sharp foreign object into
the eye.
Intake of some
medicines such as
chemotherapy, antimetabolites and steroids.

8. Causes of Cataract
Congenital - The condition
can also happen in just born
babies because of some viral
infection or due to German
measles that happens in the
first trimester of pregnancy
to the mother. Some
medicines that mother
consumes in the early stage
of pregnancy can also lead
to the problem of cataract.
Diabetes

9. When you should consult an
ophthalmologist?
When you start
experiencing sudden
reduction in eye then you
need an immediate
medical attention.
Make sure that you
consult ophthalmologist
on a regular basis.

10. Surgery
Cataract surgery is one of the most common eye
surgeries that is performed on out patients. It is
one of the most successful operations.

11. Surgery
In this surgical procedure, ophthalmologist
removes the opaque lens with phacoemulsification
and gets it replaced with a foldable silicon
Intraocular Lens, also commonly known as IOL for
restoring the function of the affected eye.
Make sure that you follow the instructions given
by the eye surgeon for quick recovery.

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