What is a Cataract?
A cataract is clouding on the lens inside the eye, causing blurry or hazy vision and sensitivity to glaring light. A cataract is the result of a natural change inside your eye making your vision less sharp over time. Usually cataracts form with age, but can also be caused by trauma, disease and family history. Your eye doctor will check for the presence of cataracts. The examination is important, because the cataract may still be causing problems even if you are not aware of its presence. It’s also possible that the cataract may not warrant medical treatment. Sometimes changing your glasses prescription may help.
How do I know if I have a cataract?
Cataracts develop slowly and painlessly and you may not realize your vision is changing. Symptoms of cataracts include the following:
- Blurred vision
- Poor night vision
- Faded color vision
- Double vision
- Sensitivity to light
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February 10, 2012 - The Future of Medicine
Bob Dylan once sang "the times, they are a changing..." For the practice of medicine, these words have never been truer. I would like to share my thoughts regarding the challenges facing our profession and especially issues directly related to eye care and patient care at VisionFirst Eye Centers. Click on title to read more....
