June Is Cataract Awareness Month

Cataracts tend to affect older patients, although people who are in their forties and fifties can also develop cataracts. Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness if left untreated or undiagnosed. A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye. 

Some of the common causes:

• Aging 

• Excessive sunlight exposure

• Having conditions like diabetes

• Smoking excessively
   

Some of the symptoms to look  for:

• Clouded, blurred or dim vision

• Increasing difficulty with vision at night

• Sensitivity to light and glare

• Seeing "halos" around lights

• Frequent changes in eyeglass or contact lens prescription
   

It’s important to visit your eye doctor for an accurate diagnosis if you have any of these symptoms. If you believe you have cataracts or would like to be on top of your eye health, please schedule an appointment today!