Cataract

usgb/ˈkætərækt/
noun

A disease that causes a cloudy area in the eye lens and affects vision.

He had to have surgery because of a cataract in his eye.
Visual representation of "cataract" - A disease that causes a cloudy area in the eye lens and affects vision.

Often appears as...

  • cataract surgery
  • cataract removal

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Medical Condition

Understand 'cataract' as a vision issue, not a sudden event like a heart attack.

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Diagnosed with cataracts, she consulted an ophthalmologist.
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Not Just Old Age

Though common in seniors, cataracts can occur at any age, even in babies.

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Surprisingly, the toddler required cataract surgery.
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Clarity of Vision

'Cataract' implies blurriness in vision, not complete blindness.

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Her cataracts made reading fine print difficult.
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