A cataract is a cloudy area in the eye’s clear lens that can affect vision by scattering light and preventing proper focus. Common in people over 55, cataracts can also occur in infants, young children, or from trauma or medications. Typically affecting both eyes, one may be worse than the other. The lens, located behind the iris, focuses light on the retina, but changes in its proteins and fibers cause clouding, leading to vision problems.
Your eyes may take longer to adapt to sudden changes in light levels.
Text may become blurry or harder to see clearly, even with glasses.
Distinguishing between objects in low contrast, like a white object on a light background, becomes challenging.
Halos and glare from headlights can severely affect vision, making driving dangerous.
Objects become harder to focus on, even with corrective lenses.
Difficulty judging distances, which can affect activities like driving or walking.
You may find yourself needing new prescriptions more often as the cataract progresses.
Certain colors, like blue or green, may appear washed out or indistinguishable.
Your eye doctor will conduct a comprehensive eye exam, which includes:
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