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    Cataracts are caused by a combination of modifiable and non-modifiable factors that damage lens cells and proteins over time. Non-modifiable factors include aging over 40, family history of eye diseases, and certain medical conditions. Modifiable factors are smoking, excessive alcohol, unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, sun exposure, and medical radiation. The damage begins in the lens periphery and causes blurry vision, sensitivity to light and glare, and changes in prescription over time as the clouding spreads and worsens.

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    Cataracts are caused by a combination of modifiable and non-modifiable factors that damage lens cells and proteins over time. Non-modifiable factors include aging over 40, family history of eye diseases, and certain medical conditions. Modifiable factors are smoking, excessive alcohol, unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, sun exposure, and medical radiation. The damage begins in the lens periphery and causes blurry vision, sensitivity to light and glare, and changes in prescription over time as the clouding spreads and worsens.

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    Pathphysio

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    Cataracts are caused by a combination of modifiable and non-modifiable factors that damage lens cells and proteins over time. Non-modifiable factors include aging over 40, family history of eye diseases, and certain medical conditions. Modifiable factors are smoking, excessive alcohol, unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, sun exposure, and medical radiation. The damage begins in the lens periphery and causes blurry vision, sensitivity to light and glare, and changes in prescription over time as the clouding spreads and worsens.

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    PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF CATARACT

    Precipitating/Modifiable Factors:
    Predisposing/Non-modifiable
    Factors: • Smoking
    • -(+) family history of: • Excessive alcohol drinking
    Glaucoma, Hypertension,
    DM • Unhealthy diet

    • Aging usually 40 years old • Sedentary lifestyle; obesity


    and above
    • Associated ocular conditions

    • Long term ultraviolet exposure

    • Exposure to radiation

    • SYSTEMIC Disease or syndromes

    LENS

    Damage to cell plasma

    Len’s fibers and proteins change and degenerate,


    losing clarity

    Begins at the periphery of the lens (immature


    cataract)

    SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS


    Gradual, painless onset of blurry, fuzzy vision; poor central vision,
    frequent changes in eyeglass prescription; changes in color vision; Halos
    around lights; increase glare from lights, especially oncoming headlights
    when driving at night, “second sight” improvement in near vision (no
    longer reading glasses), but a decrease in distance vision; spoor vision
    in sunlight; presence of milky whiteness in the pupil as the cataract
    progresses.

    CATARACT FORMATION

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