Opacity or cloudiness of the crystalline lens, which may prevent a clear image from forming on the retina. Surgical removal of the lens is necessary if visual loss becomes significant, with lost optical power replaced with an intraocular lens.
A cloudiness in the lens of the eye that causes double or blurred vision and sensitivity to light and glare. Cataracts usually form in individuals middle-aged or older and are most often caused by chronic exposure to UV. In America, over 1.4 million cases are successfully treated by surgery each year. UV protection sunglasses can also help prevent the development of cataracts.
cloudy or thick areas in the lens of the eye.
loss of the normal clear crystalline nature of the lens
Clouding and loss of transparency of the lens of the eye. Cataracts can be genetic or the result of an injury or Diabetes.
Recommendation Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)"Several experimental and epidemiologic studies have shown that long-term consumption of vitamin C supplements may substantially reduce the development of age-related lens opacities..."
A clouding of the lens of the eye. The normally clear lens of the eye starts to become cloudy.
Clouding of the eye lens. A common cause of vision loss. Most commonly occurs in people over age 70. Congenital cataracts occur in newborns as genetic defects or from the mother having rubella (German measles) during the first 3 months of pregnancy. Other causes are rare. Usually curable with surgical removal of the lens. Special eyeglasses or contact lenses are needed after surgery.
The Condition"...The lens, like many other tissues of the body, is dependent on adequate levels and activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase, glutathione (GSH), and adequate levels of the accessory antioxidants vitamins E and C and selenium, to help prevent free radical damage..."
A cloudy area on the lens of the eye.+ Associated link: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001001.htm
Opacity (see opacity) of the lens or capsule of the eye, causing impairment of vision or blindness.
Loss of transparency of the lens of the eye. Can be genetic or acquired as the result of injury or diabetes, etc. Also associated with PRA which is inherited. juvenile – develops in dogs less than 6 months old. punctate – small points.
A condition caused by a clouding of the internal lens of the eye, causing blurred or distorted vision.
An opacification of the natural lens (3 possible anatomic locations: nuclear, cortical, or posterior subcapsular).
The lens of the eye becomes discoloured and opaque to such a degree that it interferes with functional vision.
are a grey-white film that can cover the lens of the eye, obscuring vision. They tend to occur in people over 50 years of age, but can occur at a younger age and advance more rapidly in the presence of diabetes. If left untreated, cataracts can cause blindness.
An opacity or clouding of the crystalline lens, which may be congenital or caused by trauma, disease or age. This may prevent a clear image from forming on the retina. Surgical removal of lens may be necessary to improve vision. The optical power of the crystalline must be replaced with an intraocular lens, contact lens or high power spectacles.
a clouding of the lens of the eye, obstructing the passage of light.
Cataracts form when protein in the lens begins to clump together and cloud a small area of the eye, resulting in blurry vision.
Damage to the eye lens, which impairs vision. It is often caused by UV-B radiation, which is usually filtered out by the ozone layer.
Cloudiness in the lens of the eye, or the covering capsule of the lens, dimming the eyesight, producing distorted images, and eventually causing blindness. Cataracts can have several causes, one of which is prolonged exposure to too much sunlight.
A clouding of the eye that interferes with light entering the eye.
The lens of an eye is normally clear. If the lens becomes cloudy or is opacified it is called a cataract. Cataracts may be present at or shortly after birth in which case they are called congenital cataracts. Adult cataracts develop with advancing age, tend to run in families, and the appearance may be accelerated by environmental factors.
an abnormality of the eye characterized by cloudiness of the lens
A condition of the crystalline lens, in which the normally clear lens becomes clouded or yellowed, causing blurred or foggy vision. Cataracts may be caused by aging, eye injuries, disease, heredity, or birth defects.
The glassy coating of the outer eye clouding over. Cataracts are twice as common in people with diabetes - and occur 10 years earlier.
A cataract is the clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye. When this happens, light cannot focus clearly on the back of the eye. A cataract is not a film that grows on the front part of the eye! In most instances, cataracts develop as part of the normal aging process. However, someone can be born with cataracts. A person with cataracts may notice a haziness, that colors are not as bright and a tendency to be more nearsighted. Surgery to remove the cataract will result in the removal of the lens. Today's cataract surgery procedures take place as outpatient treatment without requiring a hospital stay. When the lens of the eye is removed, it must be replaced optically to restore clear vision. This can be done using eyeglasses, contact lenses or an artificial lens can be placed into the eye where the natural lens was (an intraocular implant). Sometimes it takes time for the eye to heal after surgery and it may be several weeks before clear vision occurs. In some cases, the macula region of the retina may swell as a result of surgery and medications are needed to help restore clear vision.
are a clouding of the lens inside the eye so that light cannot get through to the retina.
An eye condition where there is clouding of the lens limiting vision.
cause blurred vision due to a problem with the lens (see a picture). Troublesome cataracts can be treated by surgical removal of the lens and a new lens implanted.
Usually develop gradually and without pain as the lens in the eye loses transparency and the lens material yellows. The result is gradual loss of brightness and a slight skewing of color perception that usually goes unnoticed. Cataracts are the leading cause of visual disability in people over 65. Opacity or cloudiness of crystalline lens; may prevent clear image from forming on the retina.
The loss of transparency to part or all of the lens inside the eye, causing blurred, distorted or loss of vision.
a painless, cloudy area in the lens of the eye. A cataract blocks the passage of light from the lens to the nerve layer (retina) at the back of the eye, and may cause vision problems. (Ref: WebMD) Cataracts can be surgically removed and replaced with an intraocular lens implant, restoring vision.
the milky clouding of the lens which prevents clear vision
Progressive condition characterised by an abnormal loss of transparency of the lens of the eye; can lead to blindness if not treated.
A cataract is a congenital or acquired clouding of the lens of the eye. It can cause visual problems.
A cataract is a clouding within the lens of the eye making images look blurred or fuzzy. Sun protection for the eye is important for people who have cataracts and who are at risk of developing cataracts – such as aging baby boomers.
occurs when the lens in the eye becomes hard and cloudy thus reducing vision. Cataracts usually occur in older people.
A cloudy or opaque area in the lens of the eye.
Cataracts are cloudy areas in the eyeâ€(tm)s lens, which is normally transparent. As this cloudiness thickens, it blocks light rays from passing through the lens and focusing on the retina, the light-sensitive tissue lining the back of the eye. In the earliest stages, cataracts may not significantly disturb vision, but as the lens continues to change, symptoms as appear. A doctor can remove cataracts in a routine procedure.
Clouding of the lens in the eye, which blocks the visual images from entering the retina.
The Condition"...The lens works with the transparent cornea, which covers the eye's surface, to focus light on the retina at the back of the eye..."
A condition where the lens of the eye becomes cloudy and vision is impaired.