What is a Cataract?
A cataract is the clouding of the natural lens of your eye. This lens sits behind the colored part (iris) and helps focus light so you can see clearly. When it becomes cloudy, your vision can become blurry, dull, or faded — like looking through a frosted window.
Cataracts usually develop slowly over time and are most common with aging, but they can also be caused by diabetes, injury, long-term UV exposure, or certain medications.
Signs You Might Have a Cataract
Ask yourself the following questions:
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Do objects look blurry or hazy — even with glasses?
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Do you have trouble seeing clearly at night?
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Are lights too bright or glaring, especially while driving?
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Do colors seem dull or yellowish?
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Are you needing frequent changes in your glasses prescription?
If you answered yes to any of these, you might have a cataract.
What Should You Do?
Don’t worry — cataracts are very common and treatable. A quick and painless eye examination by an ophthalmologist can confirm if you have a cataract. If needed, cataract surgery is one of the safest and most successful procedures today, often restoring clear vision within days.