Writers employ the word "cataract" with remarkable versatility, using it to conjure images that span both the physical and the metaphorical. In some works it evokes the relentless power of nature—a roaring, cascading waterfall that dominates the landscape [1], [2], [3], [4]—while in others it becomes a symbol for overwhelming internal forces, whether that be a torrent of thoughts or a cascade of musical notes [5], [6]. The term also retains its literal sense, appearing in discussions of ocular ailments and medical interventions [7], [8], [9]. Across diverse contexts and eras, "cataract" is rendered as a phenomenon of both beauty and terror, a force that captivates the eye and the imagination alike [10].