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Clouding of the lens – cataract

Synonym Clouding of the lens, cataract = cataract (med.) Definition – What is lens opacity? Clouding of the lens occurs when the lens, an important component of the eye for vision, is no longer transparent but cloudy. This clouding is often grayish, which is why the clouding of the lens is often referred to as … Clouding of the lens – cataract

Cataract Causes and Treatment

Symptoms Cataract manifests itself in painless visual disturbances such as blurred vision, sensitivity to light, glare, reduced vision, disturbances in color vision, seeing a veil of light, and double vision in one eye. It is the most common cause of blindness worldwide. The disease is usually characterized by a slow progression over several years. An … Cataract Causes and Treatment