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    A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that causes vision loss by obstructing light from reaching the retina. Cataracts are most commonly caused by aging but can also be due to radiation, genetics, diabetes, or other medical conditions. The prevalence of cataracts increases significantly with age, affecting about 10% of those aged 65-74 and 70% of those over age 75. Diagnosis involves an eye exam assessing visual acuity, inspecting the eye with dilation, and measuring pressure in the eye. Treatment is through surgical removal of the cloudy lens and replacement with a clear plastic implant.

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    A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that causes vision loss by obstructing light from reaching the retina. Cataracts are most commonly caused by aging but can also be due to radiation, genetics, diabetes, or other medical conditions. The prevalence of cataracts increases significantly with age, affecting about 10% of those aged 65-74 and 70% of those over age 75. Diagnosis involves an eye exam assessing visual acuity, inspecting the eye with dilation, and measuring pressure in the eye. Treatment is through surgical removal of the cloudy lens and replacement with a clear plastic implant.

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    A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that causes vision loss by obstructing light from reaching the retina. Cataracts are most commonly caused by aging but can also be due to radiation, genetics, diabetes, or other medical conditions. The prevalence of cataracts increases significantly with age, affecting about 10% of those aged 65-74 and 70% of those over age 75. Diagnosis involves an eye exam assessing visual acuity, inspecting the eye with dilation, and measuring pressure in the eye. Treatment is through surgical removal of the cloudy lens and replacement with a clear plastic implant.

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    By: Bangun Said Santoso

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    Muamar Aldo Arhatu
    A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that causes vision loss by obstructing light from reaching the retina. Cataracts are most commonly caused by aging but can also be due to radiation, genetics, diabetes, or other medical conditions. The prevalence of cataracts increases significantly with age, affecting about 10% of those aged 65-74 and 70% of those over age 75. Diagnosis involves an eye exam assessing visual acuity, inspecting the eye with dilation, and measuring pressure in the eye. Treatment is through surgical removal of the cloudy lens and replacement with a clear plastic implant.

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    BY : BANGUN SAID SANTOSO

    DEFINITION
    A cataract is an opacity, or clouding, of the lens of the eye.

    The lens of an eye is normally clear. If the lens becomes cloudy or
    is opacified, it is called a cataract.
    Visual loss occurs because opacification of the lens
    obstructs light from passing and being focused on to
    the retina at the back of the eye.

    causes of cataracts :
    Age
    Radiation
    Genetics
    Diabetes mellitus and Other Medical Conditions

    Studies in the United States identified the presence of
    cataracts in about 10%, and the incidence is increasing by
    around 50% for those aged between 65 to 74 years, and up
    to about 70% for those aged over 75 years.

    Sperduto and Hiller stated that cataracts are found more
    often in women than men. In another study by Nishikori
    and Yamomoto, male and female ratio is 1:8 with the
    dominance of female patients over the age of 65 years and
    cataract surgery.
    Cloudy vision, double vision
    Sensitivity to bright lights
    In very advanced cases, the pupil, which is normally
    black, looks milky or yellowish. The patient's vision is
    reduced to being able only to distinguish light from
    dark

    In order to make a cataract diagnosis, your doctor will ask
    you a number of questions about your medical history and
    will perform an eye exam. A cataract diagnosis is made
    through a comprehensive eye exam that includes:

    Visual acuity test
    Dilated eye exam
    Tonometry
    Sightsavers solution
    Treating cataract involves an operation to remove the eyes
    cloudy lens, and replace it with a clear plastic.

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