Us Cataract information Sign Our Guestbook Cataracts Contrary to some beliefs, cataracts are not growths over the surface of the eye. Rather, a cataract is a clouding or loss of transparency in the usually clear lens inside the eye. When cataracts are present, the image is distorted or fuzzy and the brain interprets it as poor vision.
Cataracts develop very slowly.
Symptoms are subtle and vary from person to person. Currently, there is no proven method to prevent cataracts from forming. Because cataract development is normally quite slow, we can prescribe changes in your glasses or contact lenses to keep you seeing well, even as a cataract develops. Should surgery be necessary, we'll continue your postsurgical care right here in our office, providing follow-up care for 90 days after your surgery and providing any necessary glasses or contact lenses. Cataracts are not easily noticed by the individual.