A cataract is a cloudy part in the normally clear lens of the eye and obscures vision. This is a very common disease.
Eye lens is a transparent section in the back of the pupil (the black spot in the centre of the eye) that serves to focus light on the retina. In the presence of a cataract, light entering the eye becomes blocked. Cataracts usually occur when a person enters old age.
Eventually a cataract condition will be increased so as to obstruct vision. Many sufferers are eventually require surgery to replace the damaged lens with an artificial lens.
Things that Can Be Symptoms of Cataracts
Cataracts often affects both eyes, although the level of both conditions can be different. This disease can develop over many years without being felt by the sufferer.
Cataracts do not cause pain or irritation. Patients usually will experience vision vague and foggy, otherwise it will appear spots or blotches when eyesight is less clear.
Cataracts can also affect your view in the following ways:
- The eyes are sensitive to glare.
- Difficult to see when the light is dim or very bright.
- All became visible double.
- All look like have a tinge of yellow or brown.
- The size of eyeglass lenses that change.
- You like seeing halos around bright light, such as car headlights or streetlights.
- Colour vision faded or are not clear.
Consult with optical dispensers
Consult with optical dispensers (expert eyeglass lenses) if you feel there is a problem that your eyesight can be checked. If there are sudden changes in your eyesight, immediately do an eye exam.
Optical dispensers will examine the eye with an ophthalmoscope. This tool will clarify eyes look bright and emit light so that the optical dispensers can see the inside of the eye, including the lens check the condition of your eyes.
If there is a cataract, it is advisable to consult with an ophthalmologist who can provide a diagnosis and plan your treatment process.
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