Nobody wants to contend with cataracts. However, they are a common issue people face with age. While not an uncommon condition, cataracts typically require surgery as treatment. Fortunately, catching the signs of cataracts early can help you receive the help you need before you face the serious changes cataracts can cause.

Cataracts, a common eye disorder, resulting in a cloudy lens. The opaque lens of the eye becomes visible to others over time. In spite of this fact, many cases of cataracts are not caught until later on because they are painless. Additionally, many patients with cataracts simply do not notice that their sight is worsening over time.

Because cataracts can be difficult to notice without an eye appointment, it is all the more important that you pay close attention to the subtle signs that develop.

Blurring Vision

The most obvious changes that come about resulting from cataracts are those that happen to vision. Blurring may start in just one part of the eye before spreading throughout the lens. Ultimately, your vision may become entirely blurry in your eye.

In some cases, the blurriness of your vision may change as the lighting changes. Take careful note if you suddenly find it difficult to read in certain types of lighting.

Change in Color Perception

Over time, people with cataracts find it more difficult to perceive colors in the same way. The change is often so subtle that you are not able to notice that colors are dulling. For example, some people begin to see whites becoming much more yellow.

After cataract surgery, you may notice that colors are vibrant. People often forget what the colors looked like before and are shocked at the subtle changes cataracts caused.

Changes in Light Sensitivity

Cataracts impact the way you experience light, often scattering it as it enters the eye. Ultimately, this means that you might start to see extremely bright lights differently. This ultimately makes it much more difficult to see.

The impact of cataracts on light also make it much more difficult for you to do familiar activities, like driving at night. Suddenly it might become much more difficult to drive safely because of the lights of oncoming traffic.

If you believe that you have cataracts, get in touch with your eye doctor immediately. You might need cataract surgery to deal with cataracts, but ultimately you will be happy to regain your sight and thus, much of your freedom.

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