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    What Are Cataracts?
A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye. The normally clear lens lets light enter the eye. As it becomes cloudy, less light enters and vision becomes blurry. Cataracts are common with age and can occur in one or both eyes. The clouding of the lens usually happens slowly over time. But it can happen quickly.

What Are The Symptoms
Cataracts are not painful. But you may notice these symptoms:

  • Blurry vision
  • Details are hard to see
  • Glare when driving or reading
  • More light is needed to read
  • Some colors seem dull
  • Your prescription for glasses keeps changing
  • Double vision in one eye
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    What Causes Cataracts?
    Cataracts may be caused by many things, including the following:

  • Aging
  • Diabetes or other eye diseases
  • Past eye infections, injuries, or surgery
  • Some medicines (such as steroids)
  • Too much ultraviolet (UV) light, especially from sunlight
  • Cataracts can also run in families
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    Removing the Cataract
    Doctors usually operate on only one eye at a time. The clouded lens may be broken apart (phacoemulsification) with a special instrument. The doctor removes the lens pieces through a small opening. Then a new artificial lens is placed in the eye through the same opening.
       

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