What are cataracts? Definition, Symptoms and Causes of Cataracts. Types, Risk factors, Diagnosis, Cataracts surgery, Cataracts surgery recovery, Cataracts surgery cost, Cataracts prevention.

Genetic Abnormality and Medication

Genetic disorders are responsible for 25% of congenital lenses. Lowe syndromes and NF-2 can be caused by genetic mutations that also increase the risk of developing cataracts. No clear explanation has been found yet, but people who consume cholesterol-lowering drugs and steroids are at an increased risk of developing cataracts in the eyes.