WHAT CAUSES CATARACT ?
A cataract occurs when the clear lens of the eye gradually becomes cloudy, leading to blurred or dull vision. This lens, located just behind the iris, plays a key role in focusing light onto the retina and contributes about 33% of the eye’s focusing power.
At birth, the lens is soft and flexible, almost jelly-like. But with age, it begins to harden and loses its ability to change shape. This is why many people need reading glasses in their mid-forties, a condition known as presbyopia. Over time, the proteins in the lens, which are responsible for its clarity, start to break down or clump together, forming cloudy patches that lead to cataracts.
In most cases, cataracts develop slowly as part of the natural aging process. However, they can also occur earlier due to inherited conditions, eye injuries, previous eye surgeries, or long-term inflammation. In rare instances, cataracts can be present at birth (congenital cataracts) or appear during early childhood.
As the lens becomes more opaque, it reduces the quality of vision and eventually makes everyday tasks like reading, driving, or recognizing faces more difficult.
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