{"id":409152,"date":"2024-03-14T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/?p=409152"},"modified":"2025-10-10T05:20:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T05:20:23","slug":"cortical-cataract","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/eyecare\/cortical-cataract\/","title":{"rendered":"Cortical Cataract: A Comprehensive Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Cortical Cataracts occur when one&#8217;s eye lens becomes cloudy due to excess water and clumping of proteins.<br><br>As time passes, the Cortical Cataract gets closer to the center and causes vision problems.<br><br>It is a common age-related condition that affects many individuals around the world.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>The article explores more about Cortical Cataracts, its symptoms, causes, stages, and various treatment options.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cortical-cataracts-symptoms\">Cortical Cataracts symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Cortical Cataract is a specific <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/eyecare\/types-of-cataracts\/\" target=\"_blank\">type of Cataract<\/a> that affects the edges of one&#8217;s eye lens.<br><br>The eye lens is present behind the iris and helps focus light on the retina.\u00a0<br><br>The Cortical Cataract affects the top layer of the lens and may affect one&#8217;s vision.\u00a0<br><br>The patients may not notice any symptoms in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/eyecare\/early-cataracts\/\" target=\"_blank\">early Cataract<\/a> stage.<br><br>However, as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/eyecare\/cataracts\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cataract<\/a> gets more severe, one may notice the following <a href=\"https:\/\/eyewiki.org\/Cataract\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/eyewiki.org\/Cataract\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">symptoms<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Blurry vision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Glare sensitivity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/eyecare\/double-vision-after-cataract-surgery\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/eyecare\/double-vision-after-cataract-surgery\/\" target=\"_blank\">Double vision<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficulty in telling the distance of objects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appearance of white lines like spokes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trouble while looking at bright light<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Cortical Cataracts can also impact contrast sensitivity and make it difficult to distinguish between shades of color.<br><br>Consult a doctor if you experience any of the above symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#073d11;border-radius:10px;\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#3A7044;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px\">Suggestion<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px\">Consult a doctor for frequent changes in eyeglasses or contact lens prescriptions, as Cortical Cataracts can affect the eye&#8217;s ability to focus properly.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<!-- ===== GRX 4-Product Strip (responsive, WP-proof spacing) \u2014 normalized to baseline ===== -->\r\n<div class=\"grx-ss\" aria-label=\"Related products\">\r\n  <style>\r\n    .grx-ss{\r\n      --gap:12px;\r\n      --radius:12px; --border:#e6e6ef; --muted:#ADADAD; --title:#1f2937; --stars:#ffc107;\r\n      --price:#16a34a; --btn:#4107a1; --btn-h:#32067c; --btn-txt:#fff; --shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(9,30,66,.06);\r\n      --v-xs:4px; --v-sm:6px;\r\n      --img-h:180px;\r\n      --wp--style--block-gap:0 !important; \/* kill Gutenberg block gap inside *\/\r\n      display:block; width:100%; margin:0; padding:0; text-align:left;\r\n\r\n      \/* baseline spacing *\/\r\n      margin-bottom:20px;\r\n    }\r\n    .grx-ss *, .grx-ss 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1024w, https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/new-22-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/new-22-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/new-22.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Picture of woman aging<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cortical Cataracts are caused by factors like genetics, eye injury, and aging.<br><br>A study states that Cortical Cataracts are responsible for almost 22.9% of age-related Cataracts.<br><br>Another <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30921809\/#:~:text=Emmetropes%20and%20hyperopes%20tend%20to%20develop%20more%20cortical%20cataract%20than%20myopes.%20These%20cortical%20cataracts%20might%20be%20caused%20by%20shear%20stress%20inside%20the%20crystalline%20lens%20due%20to%20accommodation%20efforts%20at%20the%20time%20of%20onset%20of%20presbyopia.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">study states<\/a> that Cortical Cataracts are more likely to happen to farsighted people.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#075380;border-radius:7px;\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#3A86B3;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px\">Order Now<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px\">Redefine eye health and protect your vision with the best <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/eye-care.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"eye care\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">eye care<\/a> medicines from GoodRXMedicine.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The risk factors that may increase the chances of Cortical Cataracts include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Long term smoking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UV exposure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using drugs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obesity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excessive alcohol drinking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Genetics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iovs.arvojournals.org\/article.aspx?articleid=2200006#:~:text=They%20estimate%20that%20genetics%20may%20account%20for%20between%2037%25%20and%2058%25%20of%20cortical%20cataract\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Research<\/a> states that genetics are responsible for 37 to 58% of the chances of getting Cortical Cataracts.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#7a1312;border-radius:10px;\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#AD4645;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px\">Warning:<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px\">Consult a doctor for eye surgery, injuries, and inflammation, as they may also increase one&#8217;s risk of Cortical Cataracts.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cortical-cataract-treatment-options\">Cortical Cataract treatment options<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/new-26-1024x536.webp\" alt=\"cataract eye\" class=\"wp-image-409038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/new-26-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/new-26-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/new-26-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/new-26.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cataract eye surgery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The treatment of Cortical Cataracts depends on its severity and how it affects one&#8217;s daily life.&nbsp;<br><br>Mild early-stage vision loss can be treated by changing the prescription for glasses.&nbsp;<br><br>Also, lifestyle choices like reducing night driving and using anti-glare eyewear may also help the eye condition.<br><br>However, the doctors may <a href=\"https:\/\/myvision.org\/cataracts\/cortical-cataracts\/#Causes:~:text=Treatment%20for%20Cortical,and%20reliable%20outcomes.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">suggest<\/a> different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/eyecare\/cataract-surgery\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cataract surgery<\/a> like Phacoemulsification and Femtosecond Cataract surgery for advanced Cortical Cataract cases.&nbsp;<br><br>Phacoemulsification is a common Cataract surgery that uses ultrasonic vibrations to break up and remove the cloudy lens.<br><br>On the other hand, Femtosecond Cataract surgery uses laser technology for precise cuts to improve the accuracy of the process.&nbsp;<br><br>The surgical options replace the natural cloudy lens with a clear artificial lens.<br><br>Consult an eye expert before choosing any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/eyecare\/cataract-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cataract treatment<\/a> option.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#075380;border-radius:7px;\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#3A86B3;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px\">Order Now<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px\">Elevate your vision with a wide range of the best  <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/eye-care.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"eye care\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">eye care<\/a> medicines from GoodRXMedicine.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-takeawaysnbsp\">Key takeaways <\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Cortical Cataract is a medical condition that affects the edges of one&#8217;s eye lens.&nbsp;<br><br>The common causes of Cortical Cataracts include genetics, previous eye surgery, inflammation, eye injury, and aging.<br><br>The patients may not notice any symptoms in the condition&#8217;s early stages.<br><br>However, severe cases of Cortical Cataracts may lead to blurry vision, glare sensitivity, double vision, and more.<br><br>Fortunately, treatment options like prescription <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/eyecare\/types-of-lenses-for-cataract-surgery\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\/blog\/eyecare\/types-of-lenses-for-cataract-surgery\/\" target=\"_blank\">lenses <\/a>can help with mild cases, or the doctor may recommend Cataract Surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<a 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Cataracts and anterior Cortical Cataracts.\u00a0<br \/>Posterior Cortical Cataract affects the layer under the lens capsule. On the other hand, Anterior Cortical Cataract affects the layer in front of the lens capsule.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1710401442238\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can Cortical Cataracts affect vision?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, Cortical Cataracts can affect vision as they develop in the outer layer of the eye lens and move toward the center. The condition can also cause blurry vision, glare sensitivity, double vision, and more.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1710401467799\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Are Cortical Cataracts hard to remove?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, Cortical Cataracts are generally not harder to remove. Modern Cataract surgery techniques offer good results with minimal risks.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1710401480471\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How fast do Cortical Cataracts grow?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The growth rate of Cortical Cataracts varies and depends on one&#8217;s age, genetics, and lifestyle. The condition can develop over several years and shows no symptoms in the early stages. Therefore, one should get regular eye examinations.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1710401493199\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What are the stages of Cortical Cataracts?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Cortical Cataracts can progress from early to advanced stages. The early stages may have no noticeable symptoms. However, advanced cases of the condition can cause vision problems and require surgical treatment.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#cbcac8;border-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius:10px;-webkit-border-radius:10px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#E5E4E2;border-color:#ffffff;color:#36454F;border-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius:10px;-webkit-border-radius:10px;\"><strong>Citations:<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen referencing outside resources, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodrxmedicine.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GoodrxMedicine<\/a> always provides full citations. 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