Cataract is a medical term for the clouding of the eye’s lens. The lens is that part of the eye that is located behind the iris and pupil. When light enters the eyes, the lens focuses the light on to the retina. This works the same as a camera. Cataracts make it harder for the lens to do its work of focusing your eyes.

The main component of the lens is protein and water. But when we age, the protein in the eyes gets denuded, or clumped. Cataract makes your vision blurry because the lens cannot do what it is supposed to do. Cataract will expand over time, but the thing is that a doctor will not opt for removal until it affects your vision.

Here are some more details on the types of cataract…

Cortical Cataracts is the type that forms within the cortex. This cataract type expands from the outside of the lens to the center, and is common among those afflicted with diabetes. Nuclear Cataracts are more common than other types. It forms in the center of the lens and it is common to aged people. Ironically, when this type of cataract forms, your vision will improve for a certain time, then worsen gradually. Sub capsular Cataracts start at the back of the lens, and this is also common to diabetes sufferers who take steroids.

Luckily, these types of cataract can be removed. What you need to do is to find a doctor that specializes in eye laser surgery. This is the best way for the cataract to be removed with minimum risk or pain. Some surgical procedures meant to remove cataract involve getting rid of the clouded lens and replacing it with intraocular lens (a clear plastic lens). Surgery for cataract removal is safe, but you will experience marginal swelling, bleeding and discomfort afterward.

You can eat nourishing meals to avoid the development of cataract. Antioxidant vitamins are abundant in fruits and eating these will help you maintain your good eyesight. Antioxidants like Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin E work together to prevent free radicals from accumulating, which could lead to cataract formation.

Nails are attractive only if they are well maintained. They can accentuate the natural beauty of your fingers and will make you look more glamorous. There are many ways to care for your nails, and here are some of these strategies…

Have a nail file on hand at any time. Nails can break or chip during the day. It may not be a good idea to wait until you are home to take care of the chipping on your nails because you never know when you might have to be in contact with others. Can you imagine shaking hands with someone important and end up hurting that person because of your chipped nails? What if you board the train and your nails snag on someone’s expensive suit? Keep a nail file so that you will not need to think about these scenarios.

Applying nail polish can make or break the overall look of your nails. A good quality brand is better than a cheap brand because the latter could turn your nails yellow in the long run. Choose a brand that you trust, even if it is more expensive by a few dollars compared to other generic brands.

Nail art is great if applied tastefully. First of all, you must make sure that the fake nails you purchase have their own adhesives. If they do not, you can get your own adhesives. Make sure your base nail polish has dried before you apply anything else.

Before you do anything, clean your nails. Make sure the old polish is removed completely before applying your base coat. The base coat will prepare your nails for the actual solid color nail polish. The base coat should be of good quality, or else your nails will be discolored due to frequent application of polish.

The best designs I have seen are silver linings on the tip and floral nail art. You can create your own designs using your own tastes. There are even shops nowadays that allow you to transform your photos into nail art.

What is important is that your nails look great with the art you have chosen. You can place glossy colors or apply the nail art pieces with matte finish. One of the nice benefits of placing art on your nails is that your nail’s flaws are well hidden.

Here are some more tips for keeping your nails in great condition:

If you do not have time to put on polish, you can use a nail pencil to draw a French manicure. You know the white tipped nails that you see on other women? Those may have been applied using a white nail pencil and transparent base coating.

If you apply layer by layer, make sure the first layer has marginally dried before applying another. This will ensure that your polish will last throughout the day.

One more thing to consider is the color of your nail polish. Make sure the colors coordinate well with whatever you are wearing that day. Also, make sure your nail polish matches the color of your lipstick. If you cannot get the exact shade, just make sure that the colors are close enough.