Cataracts in the eyes is a condition that occurs in the lens, the natural lens inside the eye, which allows focusing on near and far objects. The lens becomes opaque and loses its transparency naturally and due to aging, . Images become blurry and, as it progresses, we lose visual acuity.

Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the world.
Cataract blindness is avoidable.

1. Symptoms of cataracts

   The glare caused by sunlight, lamps or spotlights at night is one of the most typical discomforts due to cataracts. In addition, blurry vision at a distance, being one of the main complaints because “people’s faces cannot be recognized” are the most frequent symptoms. In some cases, cataracts allow to improve near vision but to the detriment of the distant one.

2. Treatment

   Cataract surgery is currently a fast and painless process, as well as highly effective and with very few risks. The cataract operation consists of extracting the content of the opacified lens through ultrasound and replacing it with an intraocular lens, customized for each case. It allows the recovery of normal vision, in some cases even better than how it had been for a long time.

3. Prevention

   n early cataracts, palliative measures can be taken, such as the use of sunglasses to avoid glare, or prescription glasses if a change in refraction has occurred. But the definitive treatment for cataracts is still surgery. Despite the considerable research effort in this field, there is no pharmacological treatment that prevents or effectively cures age-related cataracts.