DESCRIPTION

Clouding of the lens of the eye that results in obscured vision.

Organ or part of body involved:

Eye lens

Symptoms and indications:

A painless blurring of vision; glare, or light sensitivity; poor night vision; double vision in one eye; needing brighter light to read; and fading or yellowing of colors.

Causes and risk factors:

The exact cause is unkown. Aging, diabetes, glaucoma and detachment of the retina, injury to the lens, drugs, and high doses of radiation.

Prevention:

Protection from excessive sunlight may help slow the progression of cataracts. Sunglasses that screen out ultraviolet (UV) light rays or regular eyeglasses with a clear, anti-UV coating offer this protection.

Herbal Supplements available

• Amla Capsule
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• Amla Ras
• Amla Aloevera Ras