Cataracts+4a

= __CATARACTS __ =

By: Sydney G.--Libby R.--Darren B.  **__ Cataract __** -a clouding of the natural lens inside the eye. -Leading cause of vision loss in adults ages 55 or older. __** Symptoms **__ -Blurry or dim vision, colors appearing faded, poor night vision, halos appearing around lights, and sensitivity to bright lights __** Possible Causes **__ -eye injury -certain diseases -certain medications __** Treatments **__ -While stronger glasses or brighter lighting may help the beginning symptoms of having cataracts, surgery is the only cure and most common form of treatment. -Millions of people undergo this surgery every year

__** Patient Name **__: Jonathina Gillowgan, Age 72

__** Patient History **__ Jonathina went to the doctor after she noticed small effects on her vision, an initial symptom of having cataracts. She also complained of her vision being cloudy and blurry. __** Diagnosis **__: Cataract, Left Eye __** Possible Treatment **__: Surgery (Laser)