What is a cataract?

Did you know that cataract formation can result from exposure to the harmful UV rays of the sun? A cataract is a clouding of the eye's natural lens that focuses light on the retina. If the lens is not clear, the retina will not receive a sharp image and vision will be blurry. Once a cataract matures, glasses will not improve vision and surgery is the only effective treatment. During cataract surgery, your cloudy lens will be removed and replaced with a new artificial lens. – Ashley Perry, clinical technician