Are cataracts genetic?

Sometimes: There are a few inherited conditions in which cataracts are a part of the syndrome. Most are present at birth or form in early life. Otherwise cataracts mostly are an age related development.

Yes, Genetic: Cataracts may present at birth and are called congenital. If parents have cataracts children may develop them earlier in life. This is termed as atavism. Cataract occurs when natural lenses degenerate. This degeneration is written in our genes like greying of hair.

May: If the person born with it or develops very early in life then it is consider congenital. Early cataract is due to genetic. But majority of the cataract is age related. It develops later in life after 50 and progresses with age.

Yes: Cataracts (white lens change): most often due to or made worse by (most common first): aging, genetics predisposition, excessive sun exposure, smoking, diabetes, steroids, previous trauma, inflammation, infection in the eye causing inflammation; previous intraocular eye surgery; other genetic issues; can be congenital. More info: eyedoc2020@blogspot.com