A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye. Cataracts develop slowly in some people and very quickly in others. It is not possible to predict how quickly a cataract will develop from person to person although most age related cataracts progress gradually over a period of years. At some point a person will note that the vision changes secondary to cataract affect their daily lifestyle.

COMMON SYMPTOMS OF CATARACT INCLUDE:

  • Painless blurring of vision
  • Needing brighter light to read
  • Fading or yellowing of colors
  • Increased sensitivity to glare
  • Poor night vision