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Cataracts are often a natural part of aging. Studies show that as many as 50 percent of the population has some degree of cataracts by age 60. Worldwide, cataracts are the number-one cause of vision loss.

Cataracts are the clouding of the natural lens inside the eye, interfering with the light passing through to the retina or seeing part of the eye. Cataracts usually develop slowly and without pain. Symptoms may include:

• blurred or hazy vision
• washed out greens and blues coloring
• difficulty reading small print
• sense of film over your eyes
• double vision
• halos around lights at night

White vision

Yellow vision

Dull vision

Blurry vision

No one knows the exact cause of cataracts. The development of cataracts in adults may be related to aging, sunlight exposure, smoking, poor nutrition, eye trauma, systemic diseases, or certain medications such as steroids. The study suggested that use of oral Vitamin C might help delay the progression of cataracts.

There is no medical treatment to reverse progression. In the old days, we had to wait until cataracts were ripe to remove. Now with newer techniques, we can remove your cataract whenever you feel that your vision is interfering with your life activities.

For more information on Cataracts and treating Cataracts

Dr. Jenkins discusses cataract surgery on Olelo's Health TV:

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