What is Cataract?

Cataract is a clouding of the eye's natural lens that leads to gradual vision loss.

Causes of Cataract

Main causes of cataract: - Aging (most common cause) - Diabetes - Eye injuries - Long-term corticosteroid use - Excessive sun exposure

Cataract Symptoms

Symptoms include: - Blurry or cloudy vision - Difficulty seeing at night - Light sensitivity - Seeing halos around lights - Frequent changes in glasses prescription

Cataract Treatment

The only effective treatment is surgery, where the cloudy lens is removed and replaced with an artificial lens (IOL). The procedure uses phacoemulsification technology and takes about 15-20 minutes.

Dr. Adel Al-Akeely has successfully performed over 2,000 cataract surgeries.