The function of the lens is to focus light on the back of the eye to produce a sharp image. Reduced perception of colors Sensitivity to light and glare Vision change from normal to almost complete blindness under bright lights Double vision in one eye Change in the color of the pupil Difficulty driving especially at night Cataracts can form in either the front or back of the lense of the eye. The size of the cataract can determine whether or not surgery is indicated. Cataracts usually develop slowly as we age. Some cataracts in younger people can grow quickly.
Cataracts are very common and due to the aging process.
They can also occur as a result of injury or infection. They can be congenital or hereditary. Cataracts are also associated with diabetes. Surgery is the only way to treat cataracts. Modern cataract surgery is performed on an outpatient basis with no over night stay in the hospital.