Cataract Evaluation

Cataracts are a clouding of the lens in the eye, which can cause blurred or dim vision. This clouding happens when proteins in the lens break down and clump together, forming a clouded area that impairs vision.

Common symptoms include blurred or cloudy vision, increased sensitivity to light and glare, difficulty seeing at night, fading or yellowing of colors, double vision in a single eye, and the need for frequent changes in glasses or contact lens prescriptions.

Risk factors include aging, diabetes, excessive alcohol consumption, prolonged exposure to sunlight, smoking, obesity, high blood pressure, and previous eye injury or surgery. Some genetic factors and certain medications can also increase the risk.