What Are The Three Types Of Cataracts?You may already know that cataracts is a condition that presents itself as clouding of the eye that eventually causes impairment. However, as a visit to an eye clinic might reveal, you may not know there are different types of cataracts. Each have their own distinctive symptoms that you should be aware of.Posterior subcapsularThis form of cataract begins to form as a cloudy area on the back surface of the lens. It’s also referred to as a subcapsular because it forms itself under a small membrane known as a lens capsule, which normally encloses the lens in place.These types of cataracts create a halo effect, making it difficult for the patient to read. Those most likely to suffer from posterior subcapsular are people with extreme near-sightedness, diabetes, or retinitis pigmentosa. It forms quickly and can be detected within months of formation..fusion-widget-area-2 {padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;}.fusion-widget-area-2 .widget h4 {color:#252525;}.fusion-widget-area-2 .widget .heading h4 {color:#252525;} Search for: Recent Posts What Is Blepharitis? Symptoms & Treatment What Is Astigmatism? PRK Vs LASIK: What’s The Difference? Myopia Vs Hyperopia: What’s The Difference? What Is Hyperopia? (Long-Sightedness) Book a consultation to see how to best tackle your eye condition. Call us or book a consultation online today.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-4{border-color:#ffffff;border-radius:25px 25px 25px 25px;background:rgba(92,92,98,0.8);}.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-4 .fusion-button-text,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-4 i,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-4:hover .fusion-button-text,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-4:hover i,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-4:focus .fusion-button-text,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-4:focus i,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-4:active .fusion-button-text,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-4:active i{color:#ffffff;}.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-4:hover,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-4:active,.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-4:focus{border-color:#ffffff;background:#5c5c62;}CALL 0800 197 8808.fusion-body .fusion-button.button-5{border-radius:25px 25px 25px 25px;}Book a consultationNuclear scleroticThis is a very common type of cataract, and is normally age-related. It’s caused by the yellowing and hardening over the lens in the aged. As it progresses, nuclear sclerotic changes the strength of the eye focus and close-up vision. This type of cataract develops slowly and could take many years before it could have any effects on your vision.Cortical cataractsThis type of cataract starts as a whitish formation with wedge-shaped opacities in the lens cortex. Changes in the water content of the eye’s fibres will then create fissures from the outer edge of the lens. The clefts formed can scatter the light that enters the eye and cause glare, blurred vision, and contrast. People with diabetes are at a higher risk of developing cortical cataracts.How the cataracts affect your visionOver time, cataracts can interfere with daily activities such as the ability to read, drive and operate machinery. Since there are no medications or eye drops that reverse cataracts, the best solution is to have them removed through surgical means.For those suffering from any of these types, undergoing cataract surgery is highly recommended. Here, a skilled surgeon removes a clouded lens to replace it with a clear artificial one. Laser-assisted and micro-incision, for instance, are known to remove cataracts in the least invasion manner.For more information about this condition, we recommend reading our guide on everything you need to know about cataracts.SourcesCataracts, Mayoclinic.orgPosterior Polar Cataract, emedicine.medscape.comAbout the expertMr Samer Hamada | Consultant Ophthalmologist and Corneal SurgeonMD, MSc, DO (hons), FRCSEd, FRCOphth I am Samer Hamada, founder and consultant ophthalmic surgeon with over 20 years’ experience in ophthalmology. I am a world-renowned specialist in cornea, cataract and refractive surgery. I’m not only a leading surgeon but also the only dual fellowship trained in corneal diseases in children from reputable institutions in the UK. At Eye Clinic London I work closely with other consultant ophthalmologists, optometrists and orthoptists to achieve the best outcomes for our patients. Our main aim is to make sure our patients get the safest and best treatments available to them. 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