are cataracts painful
A: There is one cause of cataracts that is frequently absent from the books, journals and websites that you are probably researching. The cause is mother nature, and the explanation is far beyond the scope of this website. Sometimes we just can't explain why one person or group of family members develops cataracts. Cataracts in Horses. Cataracts are white, cloudy or crystal-looking opaque lenses inside the horse’s eye. The cornea remains clear and there are seldom any signs of pain, inflammation or discomfort. Horses can be born with cataracts, or acquire them later in life. Cataracts also can occur as a result of other eye diseases and conditions, such as uveitis. Although you can't necessarily prevent all of these conditions, some are avoidable and could potentially lower your risk of cataract development at an earlier age. But there are things you can do to decrease your risk of cataracts that are associated with factors other than aging. For example, there have been studies that have shown a relationship between an increased risk of cataract development and exposure to ultraviolet light and high-energy radiation such as x-rays. 1 Treatment for cataracts is surgical removal of the cataract with implantation of an artificial lens. 2  There are a variety of intraocular lens types that can restore vision in different ways.  Cataract surgery is a safe and effective way to restore vision with serious complications being unusual. If your horse has a known family history of cataracts, these nutrients would be very useful in the diet: * Co-enzyme Q10 is useful in many eye diseases: use about 300-400 mg, and only buy from a high quality company. * N-Acetylcarnosine, or L-carnosine eye drops are available and can be helpful. Cataract surgery facts. 1  Early symptoms of cataracts include blurred vision, glare, and difficulty reading. 2  Cataracts will affect most people and become more prominent as we age.  Cataracts can be diagnosed when the doctor examines the eyes with specialized viewing instruments. If you live long enough, you will get a cataract 100 percent of the time. If you are young and have a vitrectomy, you will get a cataract sooner. Your risk of developing a cataract is based on your early-age vitrectomy surgery. However, as the cataract continues to become denser, vision also becomes more cloudy, and stronger glasses or contact lenses will no longer improve sight. Cataracts typically develop gradually and are usually not painful or associated with any eye redness or other symptoms unless they become extremely advanced. A cataract is an eye disease in which the normally clear lens of the eye becomes cloudy or opaque, causing a decrease in vision. The lens focuses light onto the back of the eye (the retina) so images appear clear and without distortion. The clouding of this lens during cataract formation distorts vision. Cataracts are usually a very gradual process of normal aging but can occasionally develop rapidly.
No, cataracts typically develop gradually and are usually not painful.