1A disease of the eye in which the lens (crystalline lens) becomes cloudy, causing reduced vision; often related to aging and commonly treated surgically (cataract).
母は白内障の手術を受けて視力が回復した。
My mother had cataract surgery and her vision improved.
白内障は高齢者に多く、初期は目がかすむことが多い。
Cataracts are common in elderly people; in early stages they often cause blurred vision.
定期健診で目の違和感を訴えたので、医師に白内障の検査を勧められた。
Because I complained of discomfort in my eyes during a checkup, the doctor recommended a cataract examination.