Nigeria, June 14 -- A cataract is a clouding of the eye's natural lens, which normally focuses light onto the retina to produce clear vision. This clouding causes blurred or dim vision and, if untreated, can eventually lead to significant vision loss or blindness.

Cataracts develop when proteins in the lens clump together, obstructing the passage of light. While they most commonly affect older adults due to natural ageing processes, they can also be congenital or result from eye injuries, certain medications, or medical conditions such as diabetes.

In an interview with PT Health Watch, Philomen Ewoh, an optometrist at Family Care Multi Clinics, raised concerns about the increasing number of younger patients developing cataracts.

While ...