žCigarette smoking
žDrugs: some eye drops used to treat eye problems contain steroids. If unsupervised and taken over a long time, they can cause cataracts.
žDiabetes: proper treatment can reduce the risk of cataract
UN-MODIFIABLE RISKS
žAgeing - the single-most important cause of cataract
žGenetic predisposition- in 25-50 per cent of cases there is a family history of cataract
žEye conditions such as short sightedness and inflammation in the eye seem to be linked to cataract. Severe trauma to the eye can also be a cause.
žEnvironmental factors - cataract occurs more often and at an earlier age in developing countries
žExcessive exposure to Sunlight or ionizing radiation
žPrevious eye surgery
Underlying Health conditions
•Diabetes
•Systematic Lupus Erythematosus
•Amylidosis
•Rheumatoid Arthritis
•Menopause
•Pregnancy
•Down’s Syndrome
•Hep C
•Hyper Thyroidism
•Multilple Sclerosis
•Long term Heamodialysis
These conditions could contribute to developing CTS either because they share similar causes or their effects heighten the risk. They maybe a warning sign for each other.
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