Eye specialist explains causes and symptoms of cataracts
Dr. Saeed Al-Shahrani clarifies that 'cataract' is a misleading term and details its causes, symptoms, and risk factors in an interview.
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AIDr. Saeed Al-Shahrani, consultant in ophthalmic surgery and retinal and cataract procedures, explained that while the eye contains a significant amount of fluid, it is not actually 'white water,' noting that this term is not scientifically accurate.
Speaking during an interview with Al-Ekhbariya TV, he said the condition is actually a clouding of the eye’s natural lens, which gradually changes from transparent to opaque, affecting the clarity of vision and image quality for the patient.
Al-Shahrani noted that the most common cause of cataracts is aging, as the lens contains protein molecules that break down over time, altering the lens’s structure and causing it to become cloudy. He added that congenital factors, certain medications such as corticosteroids, diabetes, and eye injuries or trauma can also lead to cataracts.
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