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More About Cataracts

Though cataracts are often associated with agingโ€”particularly men and women over age 60, people in their 40โ€™s and 50โ€™s are also more prone to developing cataracts. Research suggests that lifestyle factors like cigarette and alcohol use, diabetes and prolonged exposure to the sunโ€™s harmful UV rays could all contribute to lens yellowing with age, and cataracts.

Other types of cataracts include secondary cataracts from surgery for other eye disorders like glaucoma; cataracts that form as a response to eye trauma or injury; cataracts that develop after exposure to certain forms of radiation; and in some cases, cataracts are congenitalโ€”youโ€™re born with them.

The point isโ€”with cataract symptoms and treatment, as with all things eyecare-relatedโ€”thereโ€™s no substitute for a comprehensive, regularly schedule eye exam to check for vision problems and maintain healthy sight.

 

Special thanks to the EyeGlass Guide, for informational material that aided in the creation of this website. Visit the EyeGlass Guide today!