When does the cataract development begin in adults, is there an age when the cataract starts? How do I know I have cataract how.
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Most cataracts develop when aging or injury changes the tissue that makes up the eye's lens. Proteins and fibers in the lens begin to break down, causing vision to become hazy or cloudy. Some inherited genetic disorders that cause other health problems can increase your risk of cataracts.
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Cataracts usually tend to develop after age 50, earlier in males than females. Factors like diabetes can lead to early cataracts. A visit to ophthalmologist can reveal if you have cataract or not.
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Cataract is basically clouding of lens of eye, which is normally clear. Most cataracts develop slowly over time (formation can start around 40 but it takes a long period to develop fully). So people generally won, t notice any symptoms. Mostly around age of 60 or so they may feel blurring of vision or loss of vision. How to know you have cataract. # blurry, foggy, filmy vision # eyes become more sensitive to bright lights # seeing halo around lights while driving at night. # sudden change in specs number. # double vision # need for bright light to read properly # poor night vision. Who are more likely to get cataract # those who smoke cigarettes # alcohol drinkers # positive family history # if you have diabetes # eye injury to diagnose you must go to an eye doctor, get examined.
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Cataract may occur at any age. Developmental cataract occurs from infancy to adolescence. Age-related cataracts may develop between 40 and 50 years old. The older you are more chances you have to get it. The main symptom is blurry vision. Having cataracts can be like looking through a cloudy window. That's how you may think that you have cataract. However there may be other reasons for that as well and your doctor may have to examine the eyes to assess if it's cataract or something else.
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