Gradual development of opacity in lens or lens capsule that results in loss of vision. (CLOUDY LENS) Adults over 65= SENILE CATARACTS

S/s:

• Decline in close & distance vision
• Blurred vision
• Changes in color vision (Loss)
• Glare
• Halos around lights
• Object distortion
• White/cloudy gray pupil

Treatments:

• Surgical removal is sole treatment (Extracapsular extraction)
• Accompanied by lens implant or treated w/corrective lenses