Cataracts

Illustration to show what Cataracts could look like. Different shades of lines are within the oval eye shape to demonstrate vision being misty/foggy.

Cataracts occur when the lens in our eye becomes clouded over time. If left untreated Cataracts can become very dense leading to significantly reduced vision.

Symptoms of Cataracts include:

• Increased sensitivity to light

• Reduced detail

• Vision is misty/foggy

• Colours appearing duller

In many cases Cataracts can be treated by an operation to remove the clouded lens and replaced with an artificial lense.

For further information about Cataracts visit the RNIB Website: Cataracts Information – RNIB