This condition is a clouding of the lens that deteriorates over time and can impact your vision. Symptoms can include:
Haziness, distorted or blurred vision
Colours appear more muted
Dark spots or shadows evident when your eye moves
The need for more light to see clearly
While cataracts are a natural result of aging, you may take preventative measures like protecting your eyes from UV radiation.
Speak to your Eyelines optometrists further about these protective measures and our range of prescription sunglasses.
This information is for general education only and may not be suitable for everyone. It is not intended to be optometric advice and if any of the issues raised effect you, we recommend you seek specific advice from your optometrist.