What is another word for Cataracts?

Pronunciation: [kˈatɐɹˌakts] (IPA)

Cataracts, a condition where the lens of the eye becomes cloudy, has several synonyms. Some of the commonly used terms include clouded lens, cloudy vision, blurred vision, opaque lens, and milky eye. Other synonyms for cataracts include loss of visual clarity, foggy eyes, dimming eyesight, and hazy vision. The condition is commonly associated with aging, but it can also be caused by factors such as injury, medication, and medical conditions like diabetes. Whatever the cause, it's important to seek medical advice if you suspect you have cataracts, as early detection and treatment can help preserve your vision.

What are the hypernyms for Cataracts?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    eye condition, eye disease, Vision Disorder, acquired visual impairment, ocular disorder.

Usage examples for Cataracts

With every sense and several more besides, going in different directions, brilliantly sputtering like wet fireworks, roaring like mighty Cataracts!
"Melomaniacs"
James Huneker
She had a distinct love for beautiful fabrics as works of art, but she cared less for dress than one would suppose to see her pass lingeringly before great luminous Cataracts of drapery.
"Rose of Dutcher's Coolly"
Hamlin Garland
The river approaches this point over a long succession of wild, swirling, and foaming Cataracts, reminding one of the rapids above Niagara Falls, though far inferior in breadth and the body of water which they convey.
"The Pearl of India"
Maturin M. Ballou

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