Cataracts

Cataracts are a common eye condition that often occurs with age. When a person has cataracts, the natural lens of the eye becomes dirty or cloudy. When the lens is cloudy, the only way to treat the condition is to have cataract surgery. This is an outpatient procedure where the cloudy lens would be replaced with a clear, artificial lens. Positive Eye Ons Optometry in Los Angeles, CA, can diagnose and treat your eye cataracts.

There are 7 early warning signs of cataracts that you should know.
 

#1 Cloudy Vision

If you have cataracts, your vision will become cloudy. Many people with cataracts compare this cloudy vision to looking out of a dirty window. In most cases, the cloudy vision comes on gradually.
 

#2 Changes in Color Vision

Cataracts can cause changes in your color vision. In the early stages, you may notice that objects have a yellowish or brownish tint. Over time, the tinting can be so severe that it affects your ability to do close up work such as reading. When the condition has advanced, it can make it difficult for you to identify purples and blues.
 

#3 Myopic Shift

Before a cataract begins, you may experience a change in your vision called a myopic shift. Some doctors call this phenomenon “second sight.” If you are able to see objects at a distance clearly but need reading glasses, you may notice that suddenly, you no longer need reading glasses but you do need glasses to see objects at a distance. This change is a temporary symptom of cataracts.
 

#4 Poor Night Vision

Many people with cataracts have trouble seeing at night. Driving at night can be especially difficult because it can be difficult to deal with the glaring lights from oncoming traffic.
 

#5 Glare and Halos

In the early stages, cataracts can cause you to see halos around lights. Sensitivity to glare is also a common problem in the early stages of cataracts.
 

#6 Double Vision

It is not uncommon to experience double vision in the eye that has the cataract.
 

#7 Fluctuating Vision 

If you have had to upgrade your eyeglass prescription frequently, you could be in the early stages of cataracts. Since fluctuating vision can be a sign of other diseases of the eye, you should see an optometrist determine if your issue is due to cataracts.
 

What You Can Do about Eye Cataracts

If you are experiencing any of the early symptoms of cataracts, you should schedule an appointment with Positive Eye Ons in West Hollywood. Our doctors of optometry would examine your eyes to determine whether your symptoms are due to cataracts. If you have cataracts and are in the early stages of the disease, a new eyeglass prescription may be the only treatment that you need. Our doctors of optometry would also recommend frequent eye care to monitor the progression of the disease. If your symptoms are interfering with your everyday life, surgery might be necessary.
 

Schedule an Appointment Today!

You can schedule an appointment with Positive Eye Ons Optometry in Los Angeles and West Hollywood, CA, by calling us at (323) 651-5646 today!