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.