Natural Eye Drop Cures

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CATARACTS

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What is a cataract

Clouding of the lens

Most are related to aging

By 80, more than half Americans have

a cataract or have had surgery for it. Can occur in one or both eyes

Cannot spread from eye to eye

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Lens

Clear part of eye

Focuses light or image on retina

Retina is light sensitive tissue at back

of eyeA cloudy lens produces an blurred

image

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Other types of cataracts

1. Secondary (can form after surgery, orwith other health problems)

2. Traumatic (develop after injury)

3. Congenital (can occur at birth)4. Radiation cataract (after exposure to

radiation)

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How does it look with

cataracts?

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What causes cataracts?

http://www.nei.nih.gov/

Lens: Works like camera lens.Focuses light on retina, whereimage recorded. Also adjustsfocus, letting us see close and far.

Lens made up of protein andwater.

With aging, protein may clumptogether and start to cloud.

Researchers believesmoking/diabetes MAY contribute,or it can be wear and tear.

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How it affects vision?

1. Clumps of protein reduce sharpnessof image

2. Clear lens may change to

yellowish/brownish color

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Who is at risk for cataracts?

Diseases such as diabetes

Previous eye injury or surgery

Prolonged use of corticosteriods

Behavior such as smoking & alcohol

Environment such as prolonged exposure to

sun

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How can I protect my eyes?

Wear sunglasses and a brimmed hat

Stop smoking

Nutrition (eat green leafy vegetables,

fruit, etc.) Comprehensive dilated eye exam at

least once/every 2 years.

Early treatment may save your sight.

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Symptoms & Detection

Cloudy, blurred vision

Faded colors

Glare from headlights/lamps

Poor night vision

Double vision

Frequent prescription changes

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How is it detected?

1. Visual acuity test (Eye testfor distances)

2. Dilated eye exam

3. Tonometry (instrument tomeasure pressure in eye)

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How is it treated?

Can be improved with new eyeglasses, brighter

lighting, anti glare sunglasses or magnifying

glasses

Surgery (remove cloudy lens and replace withartificial lens)

Cataract surgery will include only one eye at a

time, is one of the safest and most effective

types of surgery.

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What research is being done?

Effect of sunlight exposure (may be related)

Vitamin supplements which may slow

progression

Genetic studies, to better understand cataract

development

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