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Nursing Care Plan for Cataracts Cataract is the medical term for each state turbidity occurs in the eye lens that can occur as a result of hydration (adding liquid lens), the lens protein denaturation, or can also be a result of both. Usually on both eyes and walked progressive. Cataracts cause the patient can not see clearly because of the cloudy lens is difficult light reaches the retina and will produce a blurred shadow on the retina. The number and shape of the eye lens opacities in each may vary. Causes of Cataracts Aging (Senile Cataracts): Most cataracts occur due to degenerative process or the age of a person. The average age of a cataract is at age 60 years and older. Trauma: Eye injury can be informed of all ages such as a hard blow, puncture objects, clipped, high heat, and chemicals can damage the eye and the lens is called cataract traumatic circumstances. Other eye diseases (uveitis) Systemic disease (Diabetes Mellitus). Congenital defects. Cataract is diagnosed mainly b...

Cataract A cataract is a clouding of the lens in your eye. It affects your vision. Cataracts are very common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all people in the United States either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery. Common symptoms are Blurry vision Colors that seem faded Glare Not being able to see well at night Double vision Frequent prescription changes in your eye wear Cataracts usually develop slowly. New glasses, brighter lighting, anti-glare sunglasses or magnifying lenses can help at first. Surgery is also an option. It involves removing the cloudy lens and replacing it with an artificial lens. Wearing sunglasses and a hat with a brim to block ultraviolet sunlight may help to delay cataracts. NIH: National Eye Institute Cataract Symptoms Having cataracts is often compared to looking through a foggy windshield of a car or through the dirty lens of a camera. Cataracts may cause a variety of complaints and visual changes, including blurred vision, difficul...