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    Cataract Treatment In Mumbai

    Cataract Treatment In Mumbai

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    The opacification of the normal transparent lens is called cataract. The Latin word ‘cataracta’ means ‘waterfall’. Imagine trying to peer through a sheet of falling water or through a frosted or fogged-up window. Development of Cataract varies from person to person but as a general rule, most cataracts develop slowly over a period of time. A cataract can take months or even years to reach a point where it adversely affects vision.

    Causes of cataract
    Age-related cataract
    The cataract occurs as a result of the natural aging process of lens fibres which become opaque over a period of time.

    Traumatic cataract

    Due to a direct penetrating injury.Concussion- Electric shock and lightning.Ionizing radiation done as treatment for ocular tumors.

    Surgical trauma
    Metabolic cataract: Defect in body metabolism
    DiabetesGalactosaemia -inborn error of metabolismCalcium disorders

    Steroid-induced cataract
    This occurs as a result of excess intake of oral steroid or putting steroid drops in the eye.

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