Question 1

what causes cataracts?

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Time: Most cataracts are caused by age related degeneration in the proteins in the lens of the eye. This degeneration causes the lens to lose its transparency. Cataract formation can be accelerated by trauma, steroids and other medications, diabetes, smoking, excessive ultraviolet light exposure and some other things. See your eye doctor if you suspect cataracts.

Question 2

how to cure cataracts?

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Cataracts: Cataracts are not reversible, but, if they are affecting your daily activities, they may be removed, and replaced with a clear implant to improve your vision.  Check with your local eye doctor to see if the cataract is mature or "ripe" for surgery...

Question 3

why did i get cataracts?

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Unusual : At your age, cataracts are very unusual, and caused by something, such as steroid use, chronic eye infection, genetic disease, etc.  You should have a full evaluation to sort out the cause!

Question 4

can you reverse cataracts?

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No: No.  Cataracts can be removed surgically but cannot be reversed.

Question 5

how long do cataracts last?

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Forever: A cataract is clouding of the lens of the eye. Once this occurs the only treatment is surgical removal of the affected lens. The decrease in the vision that a cataract causes happens over months to years typically. Someone can go for years before needing to have the cataract removed.

Question 6

what are  cataract symptoms?

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Visual decline: Cataracts cause a blurring of vision, dimming of color and glare in bright lighting.

Question 7

cataract can be monolateral?

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Yes: Although the majority of patients who have cataracts have them in both eyes, there are plenty of people who have a unilateral (in one eye only) cataract.  The reason is not always apparent but trauma may play a role.

Question 8

what do cataracts look like?

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Not visible in most: A cataract is a clouding of the natural intra-ocular lens.  The lens is behind the iris and pupil and is not normally visible to the naked eyes.  Only the most advanced cataracts, the so called, white cataracts,  are readily seen as a white spot in the middle of the eye (or through the pupil).

Question 9

does sunlight cause cataracts?

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Yes: Sun exposure contributes to the formation of cataracts.  There are many other factors such as smoking, diabetes and most importantly age that contribute as well.

Question 10

when do cataracts get removed?

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Cataract surgery: Almost everyone develops some cataract lens changes as we age.  Early on, they cause little or no symptoms.  As they get cloudier, then the patient will start having some vision problems like difficulty reading, driving, glare, haloes around headlights, etc.  When that happens, you and your eye surgeon can discuss the proper timing of cataract surgery.

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