Question

What causes eye lens to turn opaque and what is the term for this condition?

Answer 1

This condition is called a Cataract.

Causes: It is caused by the clouding or opacification of the crystalline lens of the eye, which occurs primarily due to advancing age, genetic factors, or physical trauma. It prevents light from entering the eye clearly and is treated surgically by replacing the opaque natural lens with an artificial intraocular lens.