Most cataracts develop when aging or injury changes the tissue that makes up the eye's lens. Proteins and fibers in the lens begin to break down, causing vision to become hazy or cloudy. Some inherited genetic disorders that cause other health problems can increase your risk of cataracts.
How can you prevent cataracts naturally?
4 Ways to Prevent Cataracts at Any Age
- Keep Your Vices in Check. It's no secret that cigarettes pose a litany of health risks to you and those around you. ...
- Eat Right. Studies suggest that those with diabetes are at greater risk for developing cataracts. ...
- Shade Your Eyes from the Sun. ...
- Visit Your Eye Doctor.
What causes cataracts to develop quickly?
Trauma-related cataracts are typically the most fast-growing type of cataracts. Radiation: Radiation-related cataracts, sometimes listed under trauma-related cataracts, occur after the lens has been exposed to radiation. Exposure to high levels of radiation can result in clouded vision in as little as two years.
