Health cataracts causes, symptoms and treatment Cataract is a cloudy or opaque area in the lens of the eye. Cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens, which lies behind the iris and the pupil. The lens works much like a camera lens, focusing light onto the retina at the back of the eye. The lens also adjusts the eye’s focus, letting us see things clearly both up close and far away. Most cataracts are related to aging. Cataracts are very common in older people and can occur in either or both eyes. It cannot spread from one eye to the other, the cataract forms in the nucleus, the center of the lens, and is due to natural aging changes. There are three main types of cataracts which include: congenital cataracts Cataracts present at or shortly after birth are called congenital cataracts. Congenital cataracts can also be caused by infections affecting the mother during pregnancy, such as rubella. They are also associated with metabolic disorders such as galactosemia. Congenital cataracts risk factors include is inherited metabolic diseases, a family history of cataracts, and maternal viral infection during pregnancy. Congenital cataracts may be inherited. The gene for such cataracts is dominant (autosomal dominant inheritance), which means that the defective gene will cause the condition even if only one parent passes it along. Meet the Doctor A practicing board certified Optometrist, Dr. Bruce earned his degrees with Honors from Florida Southern College in Lakeland & Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee. Auburndale • 863-551-9419 Plant City • 813-752-8733 Conveniently located in Walmart Vision Centers 14 WomanToWomanMagazine.com
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