Cataracts are cloudy or opaque spots that develop on the usually translucent lens of the eye. When these spots first appear, you may not notice any difference in your vision. As the Cataract continues to grow, it will become more difficult to see medium-sized and larger objects. Most cases fall under the category of “Senile Cataracts” – commonly they accompany old age. And they are caused by damage from free radicals, the unbalanced destructive molecules that destroy cells in the body. Poor digestive function can be at the root of cataracts.

Symptoms of Cataracts are painless and usually progress in the following order:

• Blurring of details
• Temporary improvement of farsightedness
• Changes in color perception
• Difficulty driving at night
• Blurring of larger objects
• Darkening of vision
• Blindness

Root Causes

• Exposure to Ultraviolet or infrared light
• Poor diet, especially one low in antioxidants
• Obesity
• Poor digestion
• Smoking
• Radiation
• Heavy metal poisonning
• Mineral deficiencies
• Injury to the eye
• Long term use of steriods
• Diabetes
• Down’s Syndrome
• Heredity
• Pharmaceutical medications