A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye caused by proteins in the lens breaking down and clustering. Eventually, this results in blurry vision and other symptoms, but surgery ...

Cataract surgery is a quick, painless surgery to remove a cloudy lens that’s causing vision issues. You receive a new intraocular lens that also corrects nearsightedness and farsightedness. You only ...

Excessive exposure to UV rays can increase the risk of cataracts by damaging the lens protein in the eye. Here’s how you can protect your eyes and prevent cataracts. UV rays, which the sun emits, can ...

Blurry vision, glare around headlights, and duller colors are classic signs of cataracts. Austin Nakatsuka, MD, a glaucoma and cataract specialist at John A. Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah ...

The eyes are amazing organs that utilize various parts working in conjunction with one another. When working correctly, eyes enable crisp vision and process a vast array of vivid hues. Cataracts ...

Cataracts progress through four stages: early, immature, mature, and hypermature. These are each marked by increasing cloudiness of the eye’s lens and worsening vision. Staging helps healthcare ...

Editor's note: This is part of the annual Outlook publication looking ahead to the coming year. To read the full publication, view the e-Edition. A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens.

Cataracts may appear as cloudy, white areas in the middle region of a person’s eyes. A person may not know they have cataracts until their vision becomes blurry and less colorful. A cataract is a ...