It may take many years for a cataract to form or it may happen in a matter of months. In fact, cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss among adults age 55 and older. Cataract Symptoms Difficulty driving on bright, sunny days, due to glare. Colors appear faded. Newspaper or magazine print runs together, or is blurred.
Halos appear around lights at night.
Driving at night becomes difficult. Recovery time for best vision was 2 to 3 months. Surgery-induced astigmatism frequently required eyeglass prescription changes during the first year after surgery. Many patients experienced restricted activities until they completely healed. With new technologies and techniques, visual recovery time from surgery is much quicker.