cataract (Meaning)

Wordnet

cataract (n)

an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye

a large waterfall; violent rush of water over a precipice

Webster

cataract (n.)

A great fall of water over a precipice; a large waterfall.

An opacity of the crystalline lens, or of its capsule, which prevents the passage of the rays of light and impairs or destroys the sight.

A kind of hydraulic brake for regulating the action of pumping engines and other machines; -- sometimes called dashpot.

cataract Sentence Examples

  1. The surgeon successfully removed the cataract from the patient's eye, restoring clear vision.
  2. As she aged, her grandmother developed a cataract in her left eye, necessitating surgery.
  3. The picturesque waterfall cascaded down the mountainside, creating a beautiful natural cataract.
  4. In some cases, a cataract can cause significant impairment to one's vision if left untreated.
  5. He struggled to read small print due to the cataract clouding his vision.
  6. The optometrist recommended regular check-ups to monitor the progression of the cataract.
  7. The cataract formed gradually over time, eventually leading to blurred vision.
  8. Despite his advancing age, he remained active and independent even after undergoing cataract surgery.
  9. The hiker marveled at the stunning view through the cataract as it sparkled in the sunlight.
  10. The ophthalmologist explained the different types of cataracts and their potential impact on vision.

FAQs About the word cataract

an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye, a large waterfall; violent rush of water over a precipiceA great fall

cascade,waterfall,fall(s), shute, chute, white water,rapid(s), flume, shoot

drought,drought, drip, trickle, drip, drouth, trickle,drouth, dribble,dribble

The surgeon successfully removed the cataract from the patient's eye, restoring clear vision.

As she aged, her grandmother developed a cataract in her left eye, necessitating surgery.

The picturesque waterfall cascaded down the mountainside, creating a beautiful natural cataract.

In some cases, a cataract can cause significant impairment to one's vision if left untreated.