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Age-related Cataract

Age-related cataract is caused due to the development of cloudy patches over a small transparent disc inside the eyes. This patch gradually increases in size and results in blurred or misty vision, eventually leading to blindness. There are three types of age-related cataracts: cortical cataracts, nuclear sclerotic cataracts, and posterior capsular cataracts.

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Is it possible to treat cataract without surgery?

Query: Hi doctor, Is it possible to treat cataracts without eye surgery? I think this is at its last stage or nearby as this problem has existed for more than two years. Please suggest me some way out of this surgery threat. Thank you.  Read Full »

Dr. Asif Manzoor

Dr. Asif Manzoor

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. A cataract is mostly age-related, but sometimes it may develop after drug use (steroid), trauma, or any other eye disease. Congenital cataracts are present at an early age. Till now, the only solution available is cataract surgery. Are you asking for yourself or someone...  Read Full »

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