Cataracts hanz 5:06 AM hanz NormalAbnormalThe lense of the eye is normally clear. When it becomes clouded over by thickened tissue, usually in old age, it is called a cataract.Slowly blurring vision over months or yearsOld age -- causes most casesIntrauterine infectionsGenetic diseaseCorticosteroid medicationsEye traumaDiabetesUveitis (an eye disease)Cigarette smokingHeavy alcohol ConsumptionOphthalmoscope (eye exam)Hand held illuminatorSlitlampSurgical cataract removal with lens replacementChronic GlaucomaMacular DegenerationUveitis Twitter Facebook Google Tumblr Pinterest
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