Why do i have cataracts if i am only seventeen?

See Below: It is unusual for young people to have cataracts, however, very possible. There are many reasons someone can have a cataract at age 17. I suggest asking your ophthalmologist what might the cause of your specific cataracts, but causes in young people can include trauma, uncontrolled diabetes, medical steroid use, genetic and many others.

Congenital: Congenital cataracts are seen at birth, and this is likely what you have. They can have a variable effect on vision.

Early cataracts: Some people can develop cataracts at an early age. It can just happen, although one known risk is blunt trauma.

Can be genetic: Cataracts (a white lens change): most often due to/made worse by (most common first): aging, genetics predisposition, excessive sun exposure, smoking, diabetes, steroid medication, previous trauma, inflammation, infection in the eye causing inflammation; previous intraocular eye surgery; other genetic conditions; can be congenital; more info: eyedoc2020@blogspot.com