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Cataracts, Genetic Testing

Includes 13 tests
Saliva
4 - 5 Weeks
210€

Cataracts are a common age-related eye condition characterized by clouding of the lens, leading to blurred vision. Surgery to replace the cloudy lens with an artificial one is a standard and effective treatment for cataracts, restoring clear vision. The assessment of the Polygenic Risk Score for cataracts is based on the examination of 24 gene polymorphisms.

Genetic testing for cataracts is included along with 12 other diseases in the Genetic Screening for Sensory Organs and Skin Diseases, Polygenic Risk Score.

Causes and non-genetic risk factors

The cause of the disease is the denaturation of lens proteins. Several risk factors may favor the process:

  • Age. It is the leading risk factor, being especially frequent in those over 70 years of age
  • Other uncontrolled diseases, such as diabetes or hypertension
  • Radiation. Excessive sun exposure (UV radiation), infrared rays, or ionizing radiation can cause cataracts
  • Eye injury or trauma
  • Smoking
  • Certain medications, such as corticosteroids
  • Undiagnosed celiac disease
Symptoms

Cataracts develop slowly and painlessly, with a progressive worsening of vision. Once the cataract is already evident, visual problems may include:

  • Sensitivity to glare
  • Cloudy, blurred, fuzzy, or hazy vision
  • Difficulty seeing at night or in dim light
  • Double vision
  • Loss of color intensity
  • Trouble seeing outlines against a background or the difference between shades of colors
  • Seeing halos around lights

Most people with cataracts have similar eye changes, although one eye may be worse.

Prevention

The appearance of cataracts is difficult to prevent because age is the leading risk factor. However, there are a series of actions we can take to reduce the risk of cataracts appearing:

  • Avoid smoking
  • When the sun directly hits the eyes, sun protection is provided by wearing a hat and sunglasses
  • Avoid sun lamps and tanning booths
  • Healthy diet
  • Control diabetes and/or hypertension in case of suffering from it
  • Avoid the use of corticosteroids as much as possible
Additional information
Tests includedIncludes 13 tests
Sample Saliva
Results Time4 - 5 Weeks
Procedure completion test
Step 1

Purchase the test you want online

Select the tests you wish, through the most complete range of Preventive and Functional Medicine tests and purchase them online.

Step 2

Sampling

We send you the certified package - sampling collection kit, to collect your sample, always in accordance with the instructions contained within the kit.

Step 3

Sending your sample

After you have collected your sample, place it in the prepaid shipping package, contact the courier company and send it to our certified laboratory.

Step 4

Receiving the test results

Download your test results easily and securely anytime you want by logging in to your personal account.

Step 1

Book an appointment and buy the test online

Select from the most complete range test of Prevention, Andrology and Diagnostics, book an appointment in real time and purchase them online.

Step 2

Sampling

Visit the certified laboratory of Diagnostiki Athinon on the date and time you have chosen, to perform the sampling.

Step 3

Receiving the test results

Download your test results easily and securely anytime you want by logging in to your personal account.

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