This photograph shows a cloudy white lens (cataract) over the
pupil. Cataracts are a leading cause of decreased vision in older
adults, but children may have congenital cataracts. With surgery,
the cataract can be removed, a new lens implanted, and the person
can usually return home the same day.
Review Date: 08/31/2010
Reviewed By: Franklin W. Lusby, MD, Ophthalmologist, Lusby Vision Institute, La
Jolla, California. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical
Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
