Factors that play role in Cataract Formation

Aging‬ is considered as the primary cause behind Cataract formation. But there are certain other factors too, which can contribute to Cataract formation. They are diabetes, hypertension, Obesity, smoking, high cholesterol, previous eye surgery, high alcohol consumption, eye injury, excessive exposure to UV rays and family history of having cataract. Regular eye examination can help early detection of cataract which can further be helpful in the treatment process.

Always keep a regular check on eye number

At all ages, it is advised to keep a regular check on your eye ‬ number. The constan change in eye number (power of glasses) can be a serious outcome of an underlying ocular or systemic disease. Frequent change in eye power after 40 years may indicate development of cataract and needs to address. Corneal Disease ‬ like Keratoconus, Corneal Scarring can lead to frequent change of glass power as well.