Fighting blindness and cataracts in India Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in India.Causes of cataracts * Ultraviolet radiation from sunlight and other sources * diabetic * Hypertension * Obesity * Smoking * Malnutrition * Genetic history *Advancement with age Cataract symptoms * Light from the sun or lamp appears too bright or glowing.Congenital cataract Cortical cataracts Ways to reduce risk factors for cataracts include: * Wear sunglasses during the day to reduce exposure of the eyes to the sun's ultraviolet rays.It blurs the image on the retina, producing a visual effect similar to looking through a frosted or steamy window.Most cases of cataracts occur as a result of aging, Cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss worldwide, but they are treatable.Cataracts form when protein collects in the lens of the eye.* Controlling comorbid conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure and reducing their effects.Cataracts are the opacity of the lens of the eye.* You feel that your eyes have become more sensitive to light * Increasing difficulty seeing at night or in poor lighting.* Blurry, cloudy or weak vision Types of cataracts Nuclear cataracts are the most common.In addition, another 10 million people in India suffer from poor vision due to untreated cataracts.* Eat healthy food and exercise regularly.* Quit Smoking.