These are some of the
symptoms most commonly associated with the onset of cataracts:
- Blurry vision
- Need more light to read
- Difficulty with glare from bright lights
- Problems driving at night due to glare from headlights
- Increased eyestrain
- Seeing double with one eye open
- Filmy, foggy or cloudy vision
- Colors seem faded or yellowish
- Frequent changes in eyeglass prescription
- Dark areas or shadows that move with the eye
- A new ability to see up close without using reading glasses—often called "second sight"
You most likely need cataract surgery if:
- You have been told you have a cataract that hinders your ability to see
- Your vision no longer meets your needs and interferes with living
- Your eyesight can no longer be improved with glasses
- You want something done to improve your vision
- Your eye doctor recommends surgical treatment
Cataract surgery is an elective treatment, meaning that it is needed but not considered an emergency. You should never feel pressured or rushed into making a quick choice. Only you and your doctor can decide when the time is right.
