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Cataracts - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

February 10, 2009 @ 04:17 PM — by unknown
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Cataracts are evident by the clouding of vision as the cataract grows. The lens of the eye develops a layer of a cloudy layer on the eye itself. There are many questions for someone who has been diagnosed with cataract. But, fortunately, there are treatments to reverse the effects of cataracts. These are some of the most frequently asked questions from those who have cataracts. What are cataracts? As we get older the proteins in the eye start to break down and clump together. These clumps form a cloudy layer over the eye lens. What causes cataracts? Nobody knows why some people develop cataracts and other people do not. There has been some recent research that has shown a likely cause of cataracts may be exposure to sunlight over one’s life. What are the symptoms of cataracts? The first symptom is slightly clouding vision. This process may be gradual. There may not be any symptoms at first but there is a growing cloudiness in vision. Colors may not seem as vibrant and your eyes m