What is Cataracts?
A cataract is a congenital or degenerative opacity of the lens. The main symptom is gradual, painless vision blurring. Some cataracts appear in infancy or in childhood, but most develop in older individuals. Treatment is surgical removal and placement of an intraocular lens.
Who has Cataracts at PatientsLikeMe?
- 121 patients have this condition
- 3 New patients joined this month
- 4 say Cataracts is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 78% | Females |
|---|---|
| 22% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 6 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 8 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 9 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 10 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 14 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 5 | |
| 70+ yrs | 1 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 75 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 4 |
These charts show data from Cataracts patients who have completed their condition history