So before we even start let me assure you that I will not be talking about the waterfall type of cataracts in this article and wont be talking about civil engineering type projects. What I am talking about is the condition of the eye that is actually an opacification of the lens that disrupts the vision of nearly half of the population of the elderly. The good news is that there are things that can be done and that is what I am here to talk to you about.
First lets discuss what can cause this formation of opacity in the lens called cataracts. There are several things that contribute or can cause it outright. Probably the most common is ultra violet radiation exposure which denatures the proteins in the lens changing there physical properties and making them opaque rather than translucent. The effect of the radiation is cumulative and this is why it starts showing up in older folks. One can prevent this by wearing proper protection when out in the sun. Another common cause is poorly controlled diabetes which can also affect the optic nerve causing blindness. Though not completely understood, high blood glucose levels leads to glycosylation of proteins which can affect the...