10 Signs that Cataracts are Ready to be Removed

One of the most common misconceptions about cataracts is that you have to wait before you can get them removed. However, the reality is that cataracts can essentially be removed at any time. Most patients prefer to wait until their eyesight is significantly affected before undergoing the procedure.

Signs That It’s Time to Get Your Cataracts Removed

If you notice any of the following symptoms, it’s pretty clear that your cataracts are considerably affecting the quality of your vision. It may be time to talk to a cataract surgeon about removing them.

1. It’s harder to see in the dark

Poor night vision is a common symptom of cataracts. Unsurprisingly, difficulty driving in dark conditions can be dangerous, not only for you but also for other road users. You may also find it harder to see things right in front of you when a room is dimly lit. If you start to notice that you need a brighter light for certain activities or it’s hard to see in the dark, then it’s time to speak to a cataract surgeon.

2. Sensitivity to light

People with cataracts often find their eyes are more sensitive to bright conditions. Lights you may have previously tolerated easily may appear painfully bright, and you may have to wince to be comfortable. It may also take you longer to adjust when moving from dark to bright environments and vice versa.

3. Yellowness

Cataracts can mess with your perception of color too. Many people notice that their vision takes on a yellowish or brownish tint. If this becomes difficult to ignore or starts to affect your day-to-day activities, it might be a sign that your cataracts should be examined.

4. Halos around light

Cataracts cause clouded patches in your vision that block out light portions and distort your vision. Seeing halos around light sources, like streetlamps, flashlights, and even car headlamps is a common sign of cataracts. It can also combine with poor night vision, which makes moving around in the dark more dangerous than usual.

5. Double vision

Seeing double? There can be many reasons why someone may experience double vision. If accompanied by other symptoms, it could be a sign of cataracts. Removal is the only solution to correct double vision.

6. Frosted glass

Does it sometimes seem as though you are peering through a frosted glass? Cataracts occur when the proteins that are usually evenly dispersed across the lens of the eye start to clump together and form cloudy patches. Many patients compare looking through these patches to looking through frosted glass.

7. You constantly feel as though you need to clean your glasses

If your glasses seem as though they are perpetually smeary, fogged, or otherwise unclean, it could be that it’s your eyesight at fault and not your eyewear.

8. Frequent changes in glasses prescription

Cataracts is a progressive condition which means that it does get worse over time. People with the condition often find that they need to update their prescription eyewear more often than they would usually. 

9. You are fed up with the impact that your vision has on your life

Everyone deserves to have the best quality of life that they can. If your vision is causing you day-to-day problems, it’s time to see what can be done to improve it.

10. Your eye doctor tells you to

If your eye doctor thinks it’s time to get your cataracts removed, they are probably right! We always recommend that you listen to the advice and guidance of your eye care team, who understand your circumstances and want to help ensure that your eyes remain healthy and your vision clear for as long as possible.

Are you ready to have your cataracts removed? Visit Great Eye Doctor of Burleson in Burleson, Texas. Call (817) 295-0186 to schedule an appointment today.