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A condition that results in the clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

42 years experience

Is a type of:

Eye disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Toddler
3-5
Preteen
6-13
Teenager
14-18
Young adult
19-40
Common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

Body locations

Eye

Types of

Congenital cataract
Condition

Symptoms

Eye irritation
Night blindness
Double vision
Vision loss
Visual halos around lights
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Cataracts
Steroids

Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Cataracts

Surgery

Laser peripheral iridotomy

Other treatments

Watchful waiting

Tests

Fundoscopic exam

Risk factors

Personal

Sun exposure
Cigarette smoking

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