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Cloudy headights can decrease visibility and potentially put drivers at risk characterized by opacities that are white and wedge-iko, which form on the periphery of the lons. Eventualy they work to the center in a spoke-like tashion. Cortical cataracts can result Similar scenarios sometimes untold trom aging involving the human eye. Starting around age 40. proteins in the eye may begin to break down and cause lenses Symptoms of cataracts often can be slow to form, so people may not even notice they have cataracts unti to become cloudy. UV rays can be damaging to the eyos and contibute to this natural protein degradation. they start to block light, while others may leam of their presence during vision exams. Cataracts may cause vision that is fimy, blury or foggy. advises the AAO. Congenital cataracts. indicates WebMD. Iin older adults. nearsightedness may be attributed to cataracts. Glare, botn during the day While pronounced vision problems may not occur immediately, the American Academy of Ophthalmology says vision can be impaired later in ife. The with cataracts, may be caused by which occur when intants are bom oeganization All Abou Vision states intection, injury or poor devolopment in and at night, also may affect vision due cataracts are the most common cause the womb: otherwise, they can form in to cataracts. Double vision or changes in the way one sees color can be of vision loss in people over age 40 chichood. Cataracts form in various regions and also are the principal cause of symptoms of cataracts as wel blindness in the world. depending on the cause, according to Eye professionals can diagnose Unprotected exposure to the sun AAV. cataracts and make recommendations Subcapoular cataract: A subcapsular on the course of treatment Cataract cataract occurs at the back of the lens removal surgery is highly effective. 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