cataracts

A cataract is a clouding of the clear Crystalline lens inside the eye. It is more common in people over 65. It blurs the light entering the eye and scatters it, reducing vision and making it misty. It is important to note that not everyone is destined to get cataracts.

Other symptoms of cataracts include:

• Gradual loss of vision, like a film over the eye.
• Glare and halos from lights or the sun. This may be severe and you may also have difficulty driving at night.
• Double vision in one eye.
• Your colour vision may become washed out or faded.

Not all cataracts need corrective surgery, but if you have any of the above symptoms, speak to your optician who may then refer you to a specialist for treatment.

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