Cataract
What is Cataract?
Cataracts occur when the normally clear lens of the eye becomes cloudy. Cataract sufferers see through cloudy lenses much like looking through frosted or fogged windows.
It can affect day to day life, reading, driving, seeing peoples faces.
Most cataract develop slowly but if left untreated, it can interfere with your vision.
Cataracts can initially be treated with stronger lighting and eyeglasses. The more impaired your vision is, the more likely it is that you will need cataract surgery. The good news is that this surgery is generally a safe and effective procedure
Symptoms of Cataract
Symptom can include:
- Cloudy or blurry vision
- Finding it hard to see at night
- Sensitive to light
- Needing brighter light to read
- Seeing a ‘halo’ around lights
- Yellowing of colours
- Double vision in one eye
Frequently Asked Questions
It occurs when the normally clear lens of the eye becomes cloudy.
Yes, Cataract sufferers see through cloudy lenses much like looking through frosted or fogged windows. It can affect day to day life.
Most cataract develops slowly, but if left untreated can interfere with your vision. It can eventually lead to total blindness.
- Cloudy or blurry vision
- Hard to see at night
- Sensitivity to light
- Seeing halos around lights
- Yellowing of colours
- Double vision in one eye
There is a miniscule risk to this surgery.