Cataracts

Cataracts are when the lens inside the eye becomes cloudy over time.

Cataracts cause vision to become blurry, misty and it can feel like looking thorough a foggy window.

When we’re young, our lenses are usually like clear glass, allowing us to see through them. As we get older, the lens becomes less transparent/clear.

They’re more common in older adults and can affect your ability to carry out daily activities such as driving. Cataracts can also affect babies and young children.

When to go to see you Optometrist

• your eyesight is blurred or misty
• you find lights too bright or glaring
• you find it harder to see in low light
• colours look faded.

Cataracts are not painful and do not make your eyes red or irritated.

 Treating age-related cataracts

If your cataracts are not too bad, stronger glasses and brighter reading lights may help. Cataracts generally get worse over time, so you’ll eventually need surgery to remove and replace the affected lens. Surgery is the only treatment that’s proven to be effective for cataracts.

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Royal Eye and Ear Hopital Cataract Surgery Questions Answered Booklet