Cataracts And Treatment

Among other symptoms associated with cataracts, you may experience painless, blurry vision, or faded or yellowed colors. Dr. Ariadna Gonzalez-Zipse, of Eye Doctors of South Florida, adds “Increased difficulty seeing at night or in dim lighting is another easily overlooked symptom. You should consult your eye care professional for an appointment if you have any of these symptoms and, if diagnosed, be sure to have regular checkups thereafter.”

Cataracts are often considered a common part of aging. The lens, which is made of mostly water and protein, grows excess layers on its surface as the years go by. When these layers harden, protein in the lens may form clumps and become cloudy, forming a cataract. Although cataracts are usually considered an eye condition of old age, previous eye disease or eye surgery, chronic disease, diabetes, and eye injuries can bring on cataracts much earlier.