Cataracts

A cataract is a clouding of the originally clear lens of the eye. The senile cataract (Cataracta senilis) is the most common type of cataract. The slower rate of metabolism in old age and thus a change in the proteins of the eye leads to decreased permeability to light and a scattering of the incoming rays of light.

Patients’ vision is blurred, they see “as though through a fog,” colors and contours disappear. Other typical symptoms include the possible occurrence of double vision as well as problems with glare during the day and at dusk (in particular when driving). Clouding of the lens can also occur with generalized diseases (e.g. Diabetes mellitus) and as a result of eye injuries and diseases of the eye. Cataracts are seldom present at birth.

The only therapy for cataracts is operation under a microscope. The procedure is almost always successful and painless, causing minimum stress to the patient.

Treatment with medication is not successful.
 

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