Causes of Cataract
People frequently ask about the cause of cataracts. The lens in the eye is made up of a multitude of fibers that are regularly oriented in the eye. This regular orientation allows the light to pass through and be focused by the lens of the eye. A cataract is just a clouding in the lens. The most common reason for the development of cataracts is age. The lens continues to grow throughout life. As it grows, the central fibers have a tendency to be compressed by the growin