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  Cataracts are a clouding of the natural lens of the eye, often described as a film developing over your vision. This clouding can gradually make your vision blurry, hazy, or milky, impacting your daily life in various ways. But fear not! Understanding cataracts is the first step towards regaining clear vision and enjoying the world around you with renewed focus. What are cataracts? The lens of your eye is a clear, flexible structure that focuses light onto the retina at the back of your eye, allowing you to see clearly. As we age, proteins in the lens can clump together, forming cataracts. These clumps scatter and block light from passing through the lens, resulting in blurry vision. Common symptoms of cataracts: Blurred, cloudy, or hazy vision Difficulty seeing clearly at night Sensitivity to glare Double vision Faded colors Types of cataracts: Nuclear cataracts: These form in the center of the lens and are the most common type. Cortical cataracts: These develop in the outer lay...