Cataract clinic

In normal circumstances the lens of the eye is clear allowing light rays to pass through it easily and focus on the retina to give clear vision. But when the lens of the eye becomes cloudy it interferes with the passage of light. Hence the image formed in the retina becomes blurred.

Usually cataract occurs in patients above the age of 40. In some instances it can also occur in children. Other diseases such as glaucoma, eye tumours, iritis, and diabetes and also eye injuries may lead up to the formation of cataract.

It can also be caused by continuous use of steroids.

Medicines or glasses wouldn’t be able to cure cataract, the only treatment is surgery where the clouded lens is removed and replaced by an intraocular lens. Glasses can be used post surgery to get clear vision.