The loss of transparency of the natural lens is Cataract.The light entering the eye is obstructed due to opacified lens.Thus causing visual problems. Normally catarct is an age-related disease, due to aging the lens hardens and loses it's transparency.Cataract can be caused due to varied causes like diabetes, endocrinal problems, injury to the eye, medicine like steroids and Cataract can also occure in children due to problems occuring during pregnancy.

What are the symptoms of cataract? Blurred,fuzzy or hazy visison, as there were a film in the parts of the eyes or one is looking through a veil or cobweb which can't be corrected with glasses.Changes in glasses,glare,halos or trails around headings when driving at night? What is the treatment for cataract? No medication can reverse cataract, surgery is the only option to cure cataract.