Introduction
Cataracts occur when part of the lens of your eye becomes cloudy, making your vision blurry, hazy, or less colorful ((Cataracts by the National Eye Institute)). They may present as innumerable dark grey spots that cloud your vision ((Accessibility Fundamentals – Disabilities, Guidelines, and Laws at Deque University)).
Cataracts are a common part of aging, and are usually treated with surgery ((Cataracts by the National Eye Institute)). Because they come on slowly, a person may not recognize that they have cataracts without an eye exam.
Globally, 94 million people are estimated by the World Health Organization (WHO) to have cataracts ((Blindness and Vision Impairment by the World Health Organization, dated 10 August 2023)). Cataracts are 2-5 times more likely in people who have diabetes ((Diabetic Retinopathy by the National Eye Institute)).
Simulations of Cataracts
Design Considerations
The design considerations for Low Vision apply to people with cataracts.
Additional resources
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