By 
Andrew Bastawrous
 | 
TED-Ed Original

A curable condition that causes blindness

An estimated 20 million cases of blindness worldwide are caused by cataracts a curable condition affecting the lens that focuses images onto the eye's retina. But how are cataracts formed and how can we prevent them? Andrew Bastawrous gives the facts on cataracts.

Related tags:

TED is supported by ads and partners

Watch next