Childhood Cataracts

Cataract

What Catracts?

A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye - the part of the eye responsible for focusing light and producing sharp images. A cataract occurs when the lens of the eye becomes cloudy or opaque due to age, illness or trauma. This disorder can interfere with the eye's natural ability to direct light and focus an image on the retina. Consequently, people with cataracts often experience a loss of vision.

The most common cause of cataract is the deterioration of the normal structure in the lens of the eye with age. There may be other causes such as diabetes, kidney disease, glaucoma, smoking, eye injuries, infection and inflammation inside the eye. Prolonged use of certain medications can also lead to the formation of cataracts ...

Symptoms

Patients with cataracts often experience: -

• Blurred vision.
• Glare or sensitivity to light.
• Double vision in one eye.
• Frequent changes in prescription glasses.
• Difficulty reading in low light.
• The decrease in night vision.
• Fading or yellowing of colors.

Types of Cataract

Secondary cataract - Cataracts can form after surgery for other eye problems like glaucoma. Cataracts can also occur in people who have health problems, like diabetes. Cataracts are sometimes linked to steroid use.

Traumatic cataract - Cataracts can develop after an eye injury, sometimes years later.

Congenital cataract: - Some babies are born with cataracts or develop them in childhood, often in both eyes. These cataracts may be so small that they do not affect vision. If they do, the lenses may need to be removed.

Removal of cataract - Cataracts can develop after exposure to certain types of radiation.

How is a cataract detected?

Cataract is detected by a thorough eye examination which includes: -

visual acuity test: - This test measures the charter of the eye to see you at different distances.

: Eye exam - Dilated Drops are placed in your eyes to widen, or dilate, the pupils. Your eye care professional uses a special lens magnifier to examine the retina and optic nerve for signs of damage and other eye problems. After the exam, your near vision may remain blurred for several hours.

Tonometry - An instrument measures the pressure inside the eye. drops of distraction can be applied to the eye for this test.

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