A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens inside of the eye. It’s like having a frosted or dirty window. There are many misconceptions about a cataract.

Cataracts are

• Not a film over the eye
• Not caused by overusing the eyes
• Not a cause of irreversible blindness

Common symptoms of cataract include

• A painless blurring of vision
• Glare, or light sensitivity
• Frequent eyeglass prescription changes
• Double vision in one eye
• Needing brighter light to read
• Poor night vision
• Fading or yellowing of colors.

The amound of blurriness within the lens can vary. If the cloudiness is not near the center of the lens where you see through, you may not notice any vision changes.