WHAT IS CATARACTS?
Cataracts refer to the clouding of the typically clear lens of the eye, causing vision impairment akin to looking through a frosted or fogged-up window. While initially, cataracts may not significantly affect eyesight, they gradually worsen over time, making activities like reading, driving at night, or discerning facial expressions challenging. Initially, remedies like brighter lighting and glasses may suffice, but if vision impairment interferes with daily tasks, cataract surgery becomes necessary. Fortunately, cataract surgery is generally regarded as a safe and effective procedure.
Cataracts symptoms include
- Clouded, blurred, or dim vision.
- Difficulty seeing at night.
- Increased sensitivity to light and glare.
- Need for brighter light for reading and other activities.
- Seeing “halos” around lights.
- Frequent changes in eyeglass or contact lens prescription.
- Fading or yellowing of colors.
- Double vision in one eye.