Symptoms of Cataracts
There is an effective way to treat the symptoms of cataracts. It is a treatment that works by simply boosting your intercellular glutathione. Even more exciting, there is science and research that shows that this is effective for cataracts symptoms treatment. You can skip this and go to the... What are Cataract Symptoms Treatments What are Cataracts? Cataracts can be defined as the clouding of the transparent lens of the eye. It is a condition where the lens becomes fogged, resulting in decreased vision, eventually blindness. To better understand the symptoms, consider the description of the types of cataracts.
Types of Cataracts and Descriptions The normally clear lens of the eye develops a clouding, usually on a small part of the eye. In some instances, it can involve a large portion of the eye. Small cataracts do not need to be removed. Large ones that block the light require removal to restore vision. Cataracts can develop in both eyes at the same time. Cataracts are not related to eye use, are not related to cancer nor are they cancer and usually they develop over a period of many years. When cataracts develop, it does not mean that permanent blindness is inevitable. In many cases, you will not be aware of the start of the developing of cataracts. If it develops in the center of the eye, hazy, fuzzy or blurred vision or sometimes double vision will be notable. An increased sensitivity to light and glare may be one of the symptoms. Night driving may be difficult. The normally black pupil may appear yellowish or even white.
Types of Cataracts Congenital or Infantile Cataracts Cataracts occurring at birth or during the first year of life are called congenital or infantile cataracts. The treatment is surgical correction to maintain normal vision development. Nuclear Cataracts: When the cataract develops in the central portion of the lens, the most common type, is called a nuclear cataract. Cortical Cataracts: When the opacity is most visible in the outside of the lens is is called a cortical cataract. Subcapsular Cataracts When the opacity develops next to the lens capsule. This happens most commonly near the back portion of the capsule. Subcapsular cataracts can develop quickly and have more sudden affect on vision than nuclear or cortical cataracts. Senile Cataracts The aging process can cause the lense to harden and turn cloudy. Called senile cataracts, they are the most common type, occurring as early as age 40. Children and adults can develop cataracts.
Signs and Symptoms of Cataracts Progression is usually slow and there is no pain. The cloudiness may only affect only a small portion of the lens and no vision loss will even be noticed. As the cataracts grow, more of the lens will be involved eventually impairing vision.
Signs and Symptoms Clouded, blurred or dim vision
Increasing difficulty with night time vision
Sensitivity to light and glare
Visualizing Halos around lights
Need for brighter light for reading and other activities
Frequent need to change eyeglass or contact lens prescription
Fading or yellowing of colors
Double vision in a single eye Sun light, lamps, or oncoming auto headlights may seem too bright. This is due to the change in refraction that the cataract causes in the incoming light. Driving will become disconcerting and even dangerous.
Cataract Causes and Risk Factors Most cataracts are caused by changes in the chemical composition of the lens. These changes are caused by numerous stressors and numerous studies indicate free radical production and oxidation damage that happens within the lens. This results in a loss of transparency. Aging, diseases, injuries to the eyes, heredity or birth defects can all contribute to this.Cataracts appearing in children are often hereditary, can be caused by infection or inflammation. Eye injuries can bring on cataracts at any age. Cuts, impact, puncture, intense heat or chemical burns that damage the lens can resulting in a traumatic cataract. Some diseases like diabetes and eye diseases can result in a secondary cataract.
Diagnosis The symptoms of cataracts are not readily noticeable until it progresses. Diagnosis is usually through a medical eye examination. Tests to measure glare sensitivity, contrast sensitivity, night vision, color vision, and side or central vision are used to make the diagnosis. Due to the slowness of the development of age related cataracts, many patients do not notice visual loss until it has become severe. Cataracts may remain small and never need treatment. Others may grow more quickly and progressively get larger. When a cataract begins to interfere with normal activities of daily living is it time to consider surgery.
Treatment of Symptoms of Cataracts Cataract Surgery Surgery is only recommended at the point vision loss interferes with activities of daily living. The focus of this is not to review the cataract symptom treatments of surgery. Rather it is to introduce the options that can help you avoid surgery.
Options to Improve Vision Oxidative stress is implicated in cataract formation. Also there is increased risk of developing cataracts if there is a decrease in glutathione. Boosting intercellular glutathione by externally providing cysteine helped prevent cataract formation. But that was an external application. What about boosting your intercellualar glutathione? More information on boosting your Glutathione and treating the symptoms of cataracts is below.
What are Cataract Symptoms Treatments What is Glutathione? How do I boost my Glutathione As more studies become available we will add to the symptoms of cataracts The Symptoms of Cataracts Resource
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