• Cataracts may not present any symptoms in the early stages, but as the lens of the eye becomes increasingly cloudy, the patient may experience:
• Blurred vision
• Poor night vision
• Increased need of light for reading and other activities
• Light scattering
• Sensitivity to bright light
• Frequent prescription changes; increased near-sightedness
• Colors become distorted; images may seem faded or yellowish
• Double vision

Changes in certain lifestyle habits can help or prevent the development or progression of cataracts:

• Have regular eye examinations, as recommended by your doctor
• Regularly consult your doctor and take medication to treat any chronic diseases, as recommended by your doctor
• Wear sunglasses that filter out ultraviolet light; do not stare directly at the sun
• Eat a healthy diet
• Do not smoke
• Do not excessively consume alcohol
• Protect your eyes from possible accidents and injury

Cataracts can be treated by surgically removing the cloudy lens and replacing it with a clear artificial lens. The most common surgical method is called phacoemulsification with or without ORA/VERION system