Cataract
A cataract is a clouding of the lens in your eye. It affects your vision. Cataracts are very common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery.
A cataract can occur in either or both eyes. It cannot spread from one eye to the other. Common symptoms are:
- Blurry vision
- Colors that seem faded
- Glare - headlights, lamps or sunlight may seem too bright. You may also see a halo around lights.
- Not being able to see well at night
- Double vision
- Frequent prescription changes in your eye wear
Cataracts usually develop slowly. New glasses, brighter lighting, anti-glare sunglasses or magnifying lenses can help at first. Surgery is also an option. It involves removing the cloudy lens and replacing it with an artificial lens. Wearing sunglasses and a hat with a brim to block ultraviolet sunlight may help to delay cataracts.
NIH: National Eye Institute
Cataract FDA Approved Drugs
BROMSITE [Bromfenac Sodium2C15H11BrNO32Na3H2O]
RX
- eq 0.075% acid (ophthalmic solution/drops)
Sun Pharma GlobalApr 8, 2016
- Treatment of postoperative inflammation and prevention of ocular pain in patients undergoing cataract surgery.
PROLENSA [Bromfenac Sodium2C15H11BrNO32Na3H2O]
RX
- eq 0.07% acid (ophthalmic solution/drops)
Bausch And LombApr 5, 2013
- Method of treating ocular inflammation.
- Method of treatment to alleviate inflammation of the eye.
- Treatment of postoperative inflammation and reduction of ocular pain in patients who have undergone cataract surgery.
WARNING: Consult a licensed physician in the appropriate field for medical treatment and drug prescription. Do not self medicate.