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A cataract is the clouding (fogging) of the eye's natural lens that prevents light rays from passing through to the retina. It is a more common condition in the elderly, and other causes of cataracts, such as genetic causes, taking cortisone medications, diabetes, severe myopia, previous eye surgery, trauma, etc.   Symptoms Blurred vision Sensitivity to light Double vision in a single one eye Frequent change of eyeglass or contact lens Color fading or yellowing   Diagnosis and treatment Your doctor will conduct some eye tests, including: Visual acuity check Slit light microscopy Retinal examination   If you cannot see using your eyeglasses, surgery will be the best option to treat cataract cases. It is a simple surgery that takes 20-30 minutes, where the cloudy lenses are removed and replaced with clear artificial lenses.