Cataract

There is an internal lens which sits inside your eye and focuses light on to your retina. This system provides you with clear vision. With age, our lens becomes thicker and less transparent resulting in a loss of vision.

The condition is progressive so over time vision will become dull and blurry, similar to looking through a dirty window. A cataract should be treated when it begins to impact on your everyday quality of life.

Symptoms of cataract:

• Gradual deterioration in the quality of vision.
• Hazy or cloudy vision.
• Faded colour perception.
• Increased sensitivity to bright light.
• Frequent changes to your spectacle prescription.