One certainty in life is that everyone will eventually develop cataracts. In fact, cataract formation starts earlier than you might think, typically in your 40s. Most cataracts, however, do not become significant enough to notice until your 50s or 60s, which is when most folks elect to have cataract surgery. But how do we know when it’s time for surgery?
Cataracts and astigmatism are common vision conditions that impact your overall quality of vision in the healthy eye. The eye's natural lens focuses light and helps you see people and objects at varying distances. When you have a cataract, the lens in your eye stiffens and hardens resulting in blurry cloudy vision.
A cataract occurs when the natural lens in the eye -- which is normally clear -- becomes cloudy. This can distort your vision and make it difficult to read, drive, recognize people, watch TV, and much more. It’s a lot like looking through frosted glass or a window that has fogged up.
If you notice any changes in your vision due to a cataract, you should schedule a visit with your eye doctor immediately. Some of the symptoms of a cataract include difficulty seeing at night, clouded or blurry vision, sensitivity to light, halos around lights, fading colors, and much more.
In order to diagnose a cataract, your ...
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