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Follow every step of cataract surgery—from eye measurements and IOL selection to lens removal, recovery, eyedrops and warning symptoms after surgery.

Cataract surgery should be considered when blur, glare, poor night vision or reduced contrast affects daily life. Learn why cataracts do not need to become…

Cataracts can cause severe vision loss and blindness, but cataract-related blindness is often reversible with surgery if the retina and optic nerve remain healthy.

Untreated cataracts may cause worsening blur, glare, poor night vision, falls and loss of independence. Advanced cataracts can rarely cause glaucoma or inflammation.

No proven eye drop cures ordinary cataracts. Learn about lanosterol, N-acetylcarnosine, experimental cataract drops and why surgery remains the established treatment.

No natural remedy has been proven to reverse cataracts. Learn the evidence on vitamins, diet, castor oil, lanosterol and cataract eye drops.

Cataracts can run in families. Learn how congenital cataracts are inherited, how genetics affects age-related cataracts and when genetic testing may help.

Babies, children and young adults can develop cataracts from genetic conditions, trauma, steroids, diabetes or inflammation. Learn the warning signs and treatments.

Most cataracts are age-related, but diabetes, steroids, smoking, UV exposure, trauma and inflammation may cause them earlier. Learn why the lens becomes cloudy.

Learn 15 possible signs of cataracts, including blurry vision, glare, halos, poor night driving, faded colours, frequent prescription changes and second sight.