What is cataracts?
A cataract is a congenital or degenerative opacity of the lens. The main symptom is gradual, painless vision blurring. Some cataracts appear in infancy or in childhood, but most develop in older individuals. Treatment is surgical removal and placement of an intraocular lens.
How do members experience cataracts?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with cataracts*
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Fatigue
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Dry eyes
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Top treatments taken by people for cataracts*
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Who has cataracts on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 5 | |
| 30s | 18 | |
| 40s | 35 | |
| 50s | 92 | |
| 60s | 176 | |
| 70+ | 186 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 126 | |
| Female | 380 |
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