Causes and Symptoms of Cataracts

As eye doctors serving East Liverpool, OH, Poland, OH, Youngstown, OH, Austintown, OH, and Warren, OH, we at Eye Care Associates Inc want to educate patients on the causes and symptoms of cataracts. Here are somethings to know about cataracts, including how you can detect them and how to get treatment:

What Causes Cataracts?

The most common cause of cataracts is aging. Over time, the lens inside the eye becomes less flexible and the proteins in the lens begin to cluster together, causing cloudiness and reduced visual clarity. Cataracts typically develop slowly in people who are older, often without any other eye disease or health problem.

However, cataracts can also develop earlier for other reasons:

●             Medical conditions

●             Long-term use of medications

●             Eye injuries that damage the lens

●             Genetic predisposition

Infants or young adults with cataracts usually have an underlying cause like genetics, systemic disease, medication use, or prior trauma to the eye, rather than age-related changes.

Recognizing Growing Cataract Symptoms

Symptoms tend to develop gradually over months and years as the cataract worsens. Blurry vision is often one of the first signs. Others include:

●             Increased sensitivity to bright lights and glare

●             Cloudy or faded color perception

●             Double vision or multiple images in the affected eye

●             Frequent prescription changes in glasses

●             Impaired night vision with halos around lights

●             Eye strain, headaches, fatigue from eye overuse and squinting

Routine eye exams can detect cataracts in the early stages so getting a regular eye exam near you may be important to help preserve your eyesight.

Get an Eye Exam, Vision Testing, and Cataract Surgery Consultation from an Eye Doctor Near You or an Optometrist Near You

If these cataract symptoms sound familiar, we recommend scheduling an eye exam with our team at Eye Care Associates, serving Austintown, OH, East Liverpool, OH, Youngstown, OH, Warren, OH, and Poland OH. Our eye doctors can fully evaluate your vision health, check for cataracts, and discuss options ranging from new corrective lenses to cataract surgery. With early detection and treatment, we can help restore clear vision and make daily activities easier again. Call our office today to schedule your surgery cataract evaluation. Call us at (330) 746-7691 for an eye exam and vision testing from an eye doctor near you or an optometrist near you.