National Nursing Review : Nursing Study Resources & Health Tips

The view is blurred, the bright lights bother with low light it is hard to see: these symptoms may reveal the presence of cataracts. This is the progressive opacification of the lens, a condition very common and due to the deterioration of metabolism.

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Certainly there are some predisposing factors, such as diabetes and other metabolic diseases or taking cortisone in large doses and for long periods. Smoking, then, is a factor that accelerates the cataracts in an important way. Very valid like precaution to take, besides not to smoke, is to wear sunglasses as much as possible. (more…)