Symptoms
Not all cataracts impair vision or affect daily living. For those that do, common symptoms include:
- Cloudy, fuzzy, foggy, or filmy vision.
- Glare from lamps or the sun, which may be severe.
- Difficulty driving at night due to glare from headlights.
- Frequent changes in eyeglass prescription.
- Double vision.
- Second sight.
- Difficulty performing daily activities because of vision problems.
Parents need to watch for signs of cataracts in infants and children.
Author:
Jeannette Curtis
Medical Review:Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Christopher J. Rudnisky, MD, FRCSC - Ophthalmology
Christopher J. Rudnisky, MD, FRCSC - Ophthalmology
Last Updated: 10/01/2007
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