This type of cataract can cause glare sensitivity and blur. In the early stages, only a doctor can detect a cataract, because there may not be any symptoms. Streaks or rays of light seeming to come from headlights and stop lights. Instinctively shading your eyes from the sun or feeling more comfortable wearing a visor. Print appears faded and lacking in contrast.
Colors appear faded or changed in hue.
Blue may appear to be green and yellow may look like white. Because these may also be symptoms of other eye conditions, it is important to see your eye doctor annually, or whenever you notice a persistent change in vision. Surgery can often be postponed until the cataract begins to seriously affect your ability to function. Often in the early stages of a cataract you can get the help you need from a new distance prescription eyeglass, stronger reading glasses, better lighting or specialized optical devices such as magnifiers or telescopes. Continue to see your eye doctor regularly to evaluate how the cataract is progressing.