Cataract refers to a condition where one or both eyes become cloudy due to the breakdown of proteins in the lens, causing blurry vision. Here are a few symptoms and signs to watch out for.

Cataracts can develop in children due to congenital factors, trauma, infections, or steroid use, leading to blurry vision. Early identification of symptoms such as white pupil discoloration, squinting ...

Medically reviewed by Andrew Greenberg, MD It is a common belief that cataracts only occur in the eyes of older people.

ALAN CARR fears an eye condition will ruin his eyesight after having a “worrying” diagnostic test. The 48-year-old Chatty Man host revealed a recent health scare where he was told his ...

I f your job involves sitting in front of a screen all day, there’s a good chance your eyes are paying the price. After hours ...

If you’re over 60 and your vision has gotten blurry or cloudy, you may have cataracts. It’s a common condition in older adults. With a cataract, your lens becomes cloudy. Your vision gets hazy ...

Taking steps to protect the eye and avoiding certain activities is important during recovery from cataract surgery. These include avoiding bending over and vigorous sneezing or coughing.

Modern cataract surgery is a safe, effective procedure, but it wasn't always this way. The earliest record dates back to the fifth century BC.

It’s normal to have anxiety about cataract surgery—and even postpone scheduling the procedure out of fear. But it shouldn’t be that way. Dr. Jeff Dello Russo, an ophthalmologist at Dello ...

According to a meta-analysis, tear film stability shows deterioration after cataract surgery, with symptoms potentially lasting up to 3 months postoperatively. However, the effect of cataract ...