• A cataract is a clouding of the lens inside the eye, causing vision loss.

• It cannot be corrected with glasses, contact lenses, or corneal refractive surgery like Lasik.

• The Common reasons that cause cataracts are diabetes, Ageing, use of steroids, etc.

• As frightening as cataracts might sound, modern cataract surgery can usually restore vision lost to cataracts — and often can reduce your dependence on eyeglasses.