Which one of the following descriptions of adverse eye conditions best describes cataract?
A condition in which light rays entering the eye are not focused on the retina, causing blurred vision.
Progressive optic nerve damage that leads to progressive loss of vision
A clouding (opacity) of the lens of the eye that causes a progressive, painless loss of vision
A condition that causes progressive damage to the macula, the central and most vital area of the retina, resulting in gradual loss of central vision.