Exposure to any causes listed above. Wear effective sunglasses regularly. Eye disorders which may cause cataract formation, such as iritis and uveitis, should receive prompt medical treatment. The use of cortisone drugs or any others that affect the eye lens should be monitored carefully. Women of childbearing age should be vaccinated against German measles if they have not had the disease or been immunized.
Treatment is usually with surgery.
Eyeglasses that provide maximum benefit, if vision is not too badly affected. Surgery to remove the lens if vision deteriorates or cataract causes inflammation and pressure in the eye. Many different methods are in use today. Surgery may be done on an inpatient or outpatient basis. Surgeon usually implants a lens on the cornea.