Dealing With Cloudy Vision!

Out of the many reasons, old age is the most common reason behind the occurrence of cataracts. As you age, you become more prone to cataracts. Congenital is the condition where babies are born with cataracts. It happens due to an infection or the poor development of the fetus that results in this condition while the baby is still in the womb. People who have diabetes are asked to take care of their eyes as they are susceptible to cataracts. Sometimes it may also occur due to radiation or ultraviolet rays. Avoid smoking, and heavy drinking as that can also result in cataract.

In the initial stage of the condition, there are certain ways to have an improved vision like wearing glasses, having suitable lighting, bifocal, magnification and other visual aids. But the effects wear out as the cataract worsens. Cataract surgery is a simple and painless operation. It is common and successful in restoring vision. The surgeons replace the clouded lens with a clear plastic intraocular lens (IOL). Men should be aware of the prostate drugs that cause intraoperative floppy iris syndrome during the surgery.

When the cataract starts to appear, it does not affect your vision immediately. With time, it begins to blur your vision and makes you feel that you are viewing things through cloudy glass. Lights from lamp or headlights at night can glare in your eyes. Moreover, blurred vision will make bright colors seem dull. There may be times when your cataract will not show any signs at all. When you start to suffer from blurry vision, consult an ophthalmologist.

It is true that cataract is one of those conditions which can be prevented entirely and research shows that the risk can be reduced with the right form of nutrients and supplements. Vitamin C and Vitamin E along with omega-3 fatty acids can help in this regard. Zeaxanthin and the carotenoids lutein from food and supplements can help prevent cataract. Eat healthy food and wear sunglasses that would block the ultraviolet rays of the sun.