A cataract is a common condition that forms when the proteins inside the lens of the eye clump up and cause the lens to become cloudy. Cataract surgery is currently one of the most common procedures in the United States.
Millions of people are affected by cataracts every year yet most of them are unaware of it because they don’t know the common symptoms of cataracts. Understanding the early warning signs of cataracts is one of the best ways to protect your eyes.
Here are the five most common signs of cataracts in NYC:
- Changes in vision
The most common sign of cataracts is simply noticing that your vision has changed somehow. It may suddenly appear blurry or cloudy, almost like you’re looking through glass. You may suddenly find that you have a harder time reading the fine print or seeing things you used to be able to see easily.
- Double vision
Double vision is another common sign of cataracts. This happens because diffraction from the cloudy lens causes you to see multiple images of the same object.
Double vision can be a sign of a whole host of problems and should never be ignored — contact your eye doctor immediately if you begin experiencing this.
- A halos or glare around light sources
As your cataracts continue to worsen, bright lights can become increasingly difficult to handle. Cataracts often cause a glare or a halo to form around light sources, causing your eyes to experience pain or sensitivity to bright lights.
- Difficulty driving
Due to the increasingly blurred vision, many people begin to have trouble driving as a result of their cataracts. Street signs can be difficult to make out and the halos around lights make it hard to drive at night.
- Discolored eyes
Cataracts can cause the lens of your eye to become discolored or develop a yellowish tint over time. This can affect your ability to differentiate between different colors
If you are concerned that you have been experiencing some of the symptoms on this list, don’t wait! Cataracts are highly treatable and early detection can greatly improve both your treatment and your quality of life. Contact our NYC office today to schedule an appointment.
