Cataract Symptoms and Treatment: An Introduction
There are several possible cataract symptoms. However, other eye problems can also cause these symptoms. Anyone with these possible cataract symptoms should see an eye care professional. Only an eye care professional can diagnose and treat a cataract.
Specific Cataract Symptoms
Cataract symptoms may include:
- Blurred or cloudy vision
- Lights seem very bright (glare)
- Colors seem faded
- Difficulty reading
- Poor night vision
- Double vision or multiple images in one eye (this cataract symptom may go away as the cataract gets larger)
- Frequent prescription changes in your eyeglasses or contact lenses.
Early cataract symptoms may be improved with new eyeglasses, brighter lighting, anti-glare sunglasses, or magnifying lenses. If these cataract treatment options do not help,
cataract surgery is the only effective cataract treatment.
If your eye care professional finds a cataract, you may not need cataract surgery for several years. In fact, you might never need cataract surgery. If you have a cataract, it's important to have your vision tested regularly. That way, your eye care professional can monitor your cataract. Then you and your eye care professional can discuss when you might need cataract treatment.
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