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What is a Cataract?
Everyone is born with a clear focusing lens inside their eye. Over time the lens becomes cloudy. A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens of the eye, producing a frosted, cloudy or foggy view through the affected eye. For people with cataracts, many daily tasks are made more difficult due to the cataracts, including driving, watching television, reading, and using medication. In most cases, cataracts develop gradually with a slow worsening of visual symptoms. Some people do not even realize they are losing their vision due to the slow progression.
Initially, the patient may manage the cataract symptoms with stronger lighting and frequent changes in eyeglasses. However, ultimately cataract surgery becomes necessary to preserve the vision. Fortunately, cataract surgery is an extremely safe and effective procedure.
Signs and Symptoms of Cataracts
Signs and symptoms of cataracts may include:
- Clouded, blurred or dim vision
- Increasing difficulty with vision at night
- Sensitivity to light and glare
- Seeing "halos" around lights
- Frequent changes in eyeglass or contact lens prescription
- Fading or yellowing of colors
- Double vision in a single eye
When Should I Consider Cataract Surgery?
It's up to you and your doctor to decide when cataract surgery is advisable. Most eye doctors suggest considering cataract surgery when your cataracts begin to affect your quality of life or interfere with your ability to perform normal daily activities, such as reading or driving at night
Lenses
A cataract is treated by removing the old clouded lens and replacing it with a new artificial lens to restore your vision. This lens is called an implant or intraocular lens (IOL).
