Cataracts are a common in which the lens of the eye (crystalline lens) becomes cloudy or opaque.it becomes difficult to focus on objects and things seem dark to the person.
The whitish or opaque appearance indicates a change in the lens fibers.it is similar to the change in color of an egg white when cooked.

Symptoms progressive loss of vision,no pain but some sensitivity to light.sometimes you can see a radiance around points of light.


Causes
Diabetes and the combination of drinking large quantities of milk and not being able to process galactose, which is a sugar abundant milk.
Deposit of calcium and cholesterol in the capillaries of the eyes which reduce blood circulation to the eyes.
They can be caused by a blow or injury to the eye, and inadequate nutrition.
Too much of sun tanning can cause cataracts since the sun ultraviolet rays cloud the crystalline lens causing opacity on the lens.the effect light produces on the lens is similar to that of heating an egg white,it becomes opaque.cataracts also seem to be part of normal aging process.also exposure to xrays can cause them.

Treatment
Consist of taking vitamin A,(beta carotene), C and B2 .the principal antioxidants in the lens of the eye are vitamin C and E . both are needed to activate glutathione.Glutathione is a protein fragment which protects the eyes from damage produced by free radicals.it has been found that the absence of these vitamins encourages the growth of cataracts.
It is also important to maintain an adequate (not excessive) amount of calcium,vitamin B5 and E.Selenium and Zinc.it has been found that cleansing the eyes with activated extract of aloe vera improves vision and helps in the elimination of cataracts.
Dr. Hegazy experimented in 1978 with drops of aloe vera extract on ulcer and traumas of the eye and obtained excellent results in a short period of time.

Supplements
Vitamin A- Beta carotene with vitamin E
Chinese Lycium, vitamin C
Extract activator of aloe vera
Royal jelly and multi-minerals

Supplement for children
Vitamin C, B2, B5, E, B3
Multi minerals , Copper selenium, zinc.

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