A cataract is a clouding of the lens in your eye and normally occurs as part of the ageing process. When you develop a cataract, light is unable to pass directly through your lens to the retina, resulting in blurred vision. Cataracts are removed by surgery.
Smallest Size of Turtle Species. The prize for the smallest turtle species in the world goes to the speckled padloper tortoise (Homopus signatus). This tiny terrestrial turtle, also known as the speckled cape tortoise, travels along narrow trails and pathways in Namaqualand, South Africa. In fact, the term âpadloperâ means trail walker.
Size: Kemp's Ridley is the smallest sea turtle at 30 inches long (.762m). The largest sea turtle is the leatherback - an adult can reach over six and a half feet long (over 1.8m). Adult female and male sea turtles are the same size. Weight: Kemp's Ridley weighs between 80-100lbs (36-45 kg). Leatherback can weigh over 2,000 pounds (over 907 kg)