Learn About Cataracts

A cataract is a condition that develops in the lens of the eye. Cataracts are made from a protein that has altered from its natural state (denaturation), distorting and eventually prohibiting required light from entering into the retina, the part of the eye that receives light. Often cataracts cause no problems for many years but as the cataracts matures the cloudiness increases on the lens, the light reaching the retina decreases and significant sight loss and perhaps blindness can result.