Cataract is dominant in most parts of the entire world. There are various causes behind this visual ailment. Sometimes, the habits and some times the demography of a place can be responsible for it. In this article, six important symptoms have been discussed. This will help everyone to diagnose cataract sooner and save vision of millions around the world.
Cataract Symptoms that one should be aware of:
Blurry Vision could mean cataract
Blurry vision at any distance is the most common symptom of cataracts. Your view may look foggy, filmy, or cloudy. Over time, as cataracts get worse, less light reaches the retina. People with cataracts may have an especially hard time seeing and driving at night.
Glare
Another early symptom of cataracts is glare or sensitivity to light. You may have trouble seeing in bright sunlight. Indoor lights that once didn’t bother you now may seem too bright or have halos. Driving at night may become a problem because of the glare caused by street lights and oncoming headlights.
Double Vision could mean cataract
Sometimes, cataracts can cause double vision (also known as diplopia) when you look with one eye. This is different than the double vision that comes from the eyes not lining up properly, which would give you double vision when looking out of both eyes together. With cataracts, images can appear double even with just one eye open.
Color Changes
Cataracts can affect your color vision, making some hues look faded. Your vision may gradually take on a brownish or yellowish tinge. At first, you may not notice this discoloration. But over time, it may make it harder to distinguish between blue and purple.
Second Sight could mean cataract
Sometimes, a cataract may temporarily improve a person’s ability to see close-up, because the cataract acts as a stronger lens. This phenomenon is called second sight because people who may have once needed reading glasses find that they don’t need them anymore. As the cataract worsens, however, this goes away and vision worsens again.
New Prescription:
Frequent changes to your eyeglass or contact lens prescription can be a sign of cataracts. It might seem normal at the beginning. If the prescriptions repeatedly change within a shorter time, inform your doctor. This is because cataracts are usually progressive, meaning they get worse over time.
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