Cataracts are progressive clouding of the eye lens. The most common cause of a cataract is a degenerative disease, but it can also include eye injuries, eye contact with chemicals, inflammation of the eye, chronic diseases or the intake of certain medications. Older people suffer from it, but it happens sporadically also in younger people. Modern medicine uses surgery to restore visual acuity. Can cataract be prevented? What to do to avoid cataracts? Read more