7 Signs You Might Have Eye Cataracts
Have you ever wondered if you have cataracts? The doctors at Century Eye Care Medical serving Hawthorne and Gardena can help you find out with seven signs that you may have eye cataracts. We have put together some warning signs that may indicate the need to see an eye doctor concerning cataracts.
Blurred Vision: As your lens becomes cloudy, you may start to have blurred vision. It will begin as only slightly noticeable, but over time it will get to where it impedes your vision. Glasses will not be able to correct your blurred vision that is caused by cataracts.
Light Sensitivity: If you are starting to become sensitive to lights, you may have the beginning of cataracts. Glare can also reduce your night vision abilities.
Single Sided Double Vision: As light refracts, it can scatter and cause double vision. Typically this is only in one eye, called diplopia.
Light Halos: As the light refracts around the clouds in the eye, it can give off "halos" around lights. If you find yourself dimming the lights or seeing different colors glow around the lights, this could indicate cataracts.
Increasing Near-Sightedness: Many people will start experiencing advanced near-sightedness, having a better ability to see close up. Nuclear cataracts will cause this condition while making distant vision worse.
No Vision Nuances: Small details such as facial features and fine details will begin to be lost in your vision. These nuances will start to slip away and make seeing many objects much more difficult such as watching television, seeing letters on a computer screen, and seeing facial characteristics.
Many Eyeglass Changes: If your prescription is changing frequently, you may have cataracts forming. This vision deterioration is one of the most common signs that something is amiss and should be looked at right away.
Eye Care in Gardena & Hawthorne, CA
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, contact our doctors of ophthalmology at Century Eye Care Medical. We will provide a thorough eye examination and discuss a few appropriate treatment options. Call our Hawthorne office today at (310) 644-8877 or our Gardena office at (310) 767-7814.